Whenever non-parametrics are used instead of parametrics, and the parametric assumptions are met, then
A) power is increased
B) power is reduced
C) power is eliminated
D) power becomes equal to .95

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Non-parametric tests have lower power than parametric tests when the parametric assumptions are met. Therefore, using non-parametric tests instead of parametric tests when the parametric assumptions are met would reduce power.

Whenever Non-Parametrics Are Used Instead of Parametrics, and the Parametric