Why is it a problem if data are skewed when considering parametric tests?
A) The assumption of independence is violated
B) The data is qualitative
C) The assumption of normality is violated.
D) There is no method to calculate estimates of population parameters

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Parametric tests assume normality of the data. Skewed data violates this assumption and can result in misleading conclusions if parametric tests are still applied. Therefore, skewed data may require non-parametric tests instead.

Why Is It a Problem If Data Are Skewed When