When ranking data in a Wilcoxon signed-rank test, the data value that receives a rank of 1 is the A) largest value regardless of its size B) smallest value regardless of its size C) middle value regardless of its size D) 25^th percentile value E) 75^th percentile value

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In a Wilcoxon signed-rank test, the data is ranked based on their absolute values of differences from the hypothesized median. The smallest value (regardless of its size) receives a rank of 1, and the largest value receives the highest rank. Therefore, the answer is B.

When Ranking Data in a Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test, the Data