Generally speaking, if a nonparametric test is used on rank data, the dataset is on a ___________ scale.
A) ratio.
B) nominal.
C) interval.
D) ordinal.

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Nonparametric tests are used on data that do not meet the assumptions of parametric tests, such as normality and equal variances. Rank data refers to data that have been converted to ordinal scales, where the values represent the ranking or order of the observations. Therefore, the best answer is D, which represents ordinal scales.

Generally Speaking, If a Nonparametric Test Is Used on Rank