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nonparametric

/ˌnɒnpərəˈmɛtrɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does nonparametric mean?

adjective

Not based on a set of parameters or assumptions; not involving the use of statistical parameters. In statistics, not involving the estimation of parameters.

Example

"The nonparametric test was used to analyze the data because it did not require any assumptions about the distribution of the data."

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