Parametric Test Vs Non Parametric Test

A parametric test is the hypothesis test which provides generalizations for making
inferences about one or more populations based on sample information from the
population(s).

The Assumptions:
1. The Variables should be measured in terms of metric scale.
2. Each of the observations must be independent of each other.
3. The data should be based on random sampling so that the results emerging from
the analysis of the sample can be generalized to the larger population.
4. Sample must follow some sampling distribution like t or F or Z ect.
5. Population is normal.
Examples of Parametric Test

 Independent sample t-test

 Paired Sample t-test
 Unpaired sample t-test
 Z test
 One –way ANOVA
Non Parametric Test :- A non parametric test is defined as the hypothesis test which is
based on non-metric (nominal or ordinal )data. These are used when population
parameters are not known. It is referred to as a distribution- free- test because normal
population assumption is not required. The test is mainly based on medians.

Examples of Non Parametric Tests:

 Chi-square tests
 Mann-Whitney U test
 Wilcoxon Signed Rank Sum Test
 Kruskal – Wallis Test
 Friedman Test
 Spearman Rank Correlation
 BASIS FOR COMPARISON PARAMETRIC TEST NONPARAMETRIC TEST

Meaning A statistical test, in which specific A statistical test used in the case
assumptions are made about the of non-metric independent
population parameter is known as variables, is called non-parametric
parametric test. test.

Basis of test statistic Distribution Arbitrary

Measurement level Interval or ratio Nominal or ordinal
Measure of central tendency Mean Median

Information about population Completely known Unavailable

Applicability Variables Variables and Attributes

Correlation test Pearson Spearman