Non-parametric
Statistical techniques
STA2020
1
,Lecture 1
2
,Learning outcomes for this lecture
1) Understand what nonparametric statistical techniques are and when they are
useful
I. Know the difference between parametric and nonparametric techniques
2) Understand the different data types and be able to classify any data into its
type
3) Be aware of WHEN and HOW the various nonparametric tests are applied
4)Know how to rank and sample of data values
• Understand how to deal with “ties” in the data values
3
, Overview
1) Introduction to Non-Parametric Statistical Techniques
2) Review of data types
3) Overview of Non-Parametric Tests
4) Tests to compare two populations
5) Tests to compare three or more populations
6) Tests of association between populations
7) Advantages and disadvantages of Non-Parametric tests
5
Statistical techniques
STA2020
1
,Lecture 1
2
,Learning outcomes for this lecture
1) Understand what nonparametric statistical techniques are and when they are
useful
I. Know the difference between parametric and nonparametric techniques
2) Understand the different data types and be able to classify any data into its
type
3) Be aware of WHEN and HOW the various nonparametric tests are applied
4)Know how to rank and sample of data values
• Understand how to deal with “ties” in the data values
3
, Overview
1) Introduction to Non-Parametric Statistical Techniques
2) Review of data types
3) Overview of Non-Parametric Tests
4) Tests to compare two populations
5) Tests to compare three or more populations
6) Tests of association between populations
7) Advantages and disadvantages of Non-Parametric tests
5
