Which of the following is not a reason to prefer a nonparametric test to a parametric test?
A)Nonparametric tests can be used for ordinal data.
B)Nonparametric tests are computationally more straightforward.
C)Nonparametric tests are less influenced by outliers.
D)Nonparametric tests are more powerful under conditions of normality.

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Nonparametric tests are generally less powerful than parametric tests when the underlying assumptions of normality and homogeneity of variance hold. Therefore, D is not a reason to prefer a nonparametric test. However, A, B, and C are all valid reasons to prefer a nonparametric test over a parametric test.

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