A researcher wants to examine the relation between class rank and popularity among peers.Class rank is provided by the school and includes each student's rank in order.The researcher assesses popularity using a likability measure that provides scale data.What statistic should be used to assess this relation?
A) chi-square test for goodness-of-fit
B) independent-samples t test
C) Wilcoxon signed-rank test
D) Spearman rank-order correlation coefficient

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Since class rank is provided in order and popularity is measured using a likability scale, Spearman's rank-order correlation coefficient is the most appropriate statistic to use. This statistic assesses the relationship between two sets of ranked data and determines the strength and direction of the relationship.

A Researcher Wants to Examine the Relation Between Class Rank