Which of the following nonparametric tests is used to answer the following research question: "Did the transfer of learning,measured by number correct,occur faster for group A than for Group B?"
A)Mann-Whitney U
B)Fisher's exact
C)Kolmogorov-Smirnov
D)the sign test

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The Mann-Whitney U test is a nonparametric test used to compare differences between two independent groups on a continuous or ordinal outcome variable. In this case, the outcome variable is the number correct (ordinal) and the research question is comparing two groups, A and B. Therefore, the Mann-Whitney U test is the best choice for answering this research question.

Which of the Following Nonparametric Tests Is Used to Answer