1. What is a parameter? Explain why the hypothesis tests from Chapters 9, 10, 12, and 13 are called parametric hypothesis tests. (p. 14-3)

2. What is another term for nonparametric hypothesis tests? (p. 14-3)

3. Explain the difference between nonparametric tests and parametric tests. (p. 14-3)

4. Which types of tests have more stringent conditions, parametric or nonparametric tests? (p. 14-3)

5. What are the advantages to using nonparametric hypothesis tests as opposed to using parametric hypothesis tests? (p. 14-3)

6. What are the disadvantages to using nonparametric hypothesis tests? (p. 14-3)

7. Explain what is meant by “efficiency.” (p. 14-4)

8. True or false: There is a trade-off between the efficiency of a test and the conditions required for performing the test. (p. 14-4)