After conducting a Mann-Whitney U test, how do you determine statistical significance?
A) If the U-statistic is smaller than the critical value, the result is non-significant.
B) If your calculated U-value is smaller the critical value, than the result is statistically significant.
C) If the U-value is smaller than median rank, the result is statistically significant
D) If the U-value is greater than the median rank, the result is statistically significant.

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In a Mann-Whitney U test, the calculated U-value is compared with the critical value obtained from the table. If the calculated U-value is smaller than the critical value, then the result is statistically significant. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

After Conducting a Mann-Whitney U Test, How Do You Determine