A nonparametric test cannot be applied when the data are
A) Nominal
B) Ordinal
C) Interval
D) Ratio

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Nonparametric tests are used for non-normal data or when assumptions about the underlying distributions are violated. While nonparametric tests can handle ordinal data, they are not appropriate for nominal data as there is no underlying numerical value or ranking associated with the categories. Interval and ratio data are typically analyzed using parametric tests.

A Nonparametric Test Cannot Be Applied When the Data Are