Discussion 9: Parametric or Non-Parametric Test?

Read the following article:

Chen, P. S. D., Lambert, A. D., & Guidry, K. R. (2010). Engaging online learners: The impact of Web-based learning technology on college student engagement. Computers & Education, 54(4), 1222-1232. Retrieved from https://www-sciencedirect-com.nl.idm.oclc.org/science/article/pii/S0360131509003285?via%3Dihub ATTACHED

Chen, Lambert, & Guidry (2010) found they needed to use nonparametric tests in their work.

1. Given a choice between performing a parametric or non-parametric test, which would you choose and why?

(Assume you had a parametric and non-parametric version of a dependent variable and that it did not matter which one you chose)

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