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Mastering the Kruskal-Wallis Test: A Guide for Accurate Data Analysis

Mastering the Kruskal-Wallis Test: A Guide for Accurate Data Analysis

Statistics courses often emphasize formulas over understanding, leading to the misuse of statistical procedures. This is particularly true for biologists encountering the Kruskal-Wallis test, a non-parametric alternative to the one-way ANOVA. While many researchers turn to this test when assumptions of parametric ANOVA are unmet, it’s crucial to understand its assumptions and limitations to ensure […]