Why might a spearman correlation be appropriate for a given dataset?
A) The data are on a ratio scale
B) The sample size is too large
C) The sample is skewed with a small sample size
D) The data are on a nominal scale

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Spearman correlation is appropriate when the sample is skewed and has a small sample size, as it does not assume a normal distribution and is less sensitive to outliers compared to Pearson correlation.

Why Might a Spearman Correlation Be Appropriate for a Given