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Chapter 34
of the response increases. Here the alternative hypothesis is ordered; therefore,
Jonckheere-Terpstra is the most appropriate test to use. The Jonckheere-Terpstra test
is availabl
e only if you have installed SPSS Exact Tests.
Tests for Several Independent Samples Define Range
Figure 34-22
Several Independent Sam ples Define dialog box
To define the range, enter integer values for minimum and maximum that correspond
to the lowest and highest categories of the grouping variable. Cases with values
outside of the bounds are excluded. For example, if you specify a minimum value
of 1 and a maximum value of 3, only the integer values of 1 through 3 are used.
The minimum value must be less than the maximum value, and both values must
be specified.
Tests for Several Independent Samples Options
Figure 34-23
Several Ind ependent Samples Options dialog box
Stati
stics.
You can choose one or both of the following summary statistics.