Comparison of the t vs. Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test for Likert Scale Data and Small Samples

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Kenneth A. Dunning · University of Akron

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The one sample t-test is compared with the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test for identical data sets representing various Likert scales. An empirical approach is used with simulated data. Comparisons are based on observed error rates for 27,850 data sets. Recommendations are provided.

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Psychometric Methodologies and Testing Advanced Statistical Modeling Techniques

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Published in: Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods

Volume 6, Issue 1, pp. 91-106

DOI: 10.22237/jmasm/1177992540

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Comparison of the t vs. Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test for Likert Scale Data and Small Samples

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