Which is a nonparametric test for runs (autocorrelation) in a sequence of binary data?
A)Kruskal-Wallis test
B)Wilcoxon signed-rank test
C)Wilcoxon rank sum (Mann-Whitney) test
D)Wald-Wolfowitz one-sample runs test

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The Wald-Wolfowitz one-sample runs test is specifically designed to test for runs (patterns of autocorrelation) in a sequence of binary data. The other tests listed are nonparametric tests, but are not appropriate for testing runs in binary data.

Which Is a Nonparametric Test for Runs (Autocorrelation) in a Sequence