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    The signed rank test is a non-parametric statistical method used to test hypotheses about the median of

    a population, particularly when dealing with paired samples or one-sample tests. It is most commonly
    associated with the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, which provides an alternative to the one-sample or
    paired-sample t-test when the assumption of normality is violated. This test ranks the absolute values of
    the differences between paired observations or between each observation and a hypothesized median,
    then examines the signs of these differences to determine if the population's central tendency
    significantly differs from a specified value.

    One of the strengths of the signed-rank test lies in its robustness and flexibility. Since it does not assume
    a normal distribution, it can be applied to data that is skewed or contains outliers, offering a more
    reliable option than parametric tests in such situations. For example, in studies with small sample sizes
    or data that naturally deviate from normality—such as environmental or economic data—the Wilcoxon
    signed-rank test remains a powerful tool. The test's reliance on ranks rather than raw data values also
    minimizes the impact of outliers, making it useful for data that is prone to extreme values, which can
    disproportionately influence the mean in a t-test.

    In practice, the signed rank test is simple to conduct. First, differences between pairs or the target
    median are calculated, with zeros discarded. The differences are then ranked by absolute value, and
    ranks are assigned positive or negative signs according to whether the original difference was positive or
    negative. The test statistic is the sum of the signed ranks, which is then compared to a critical value from
    a reference table to evaluate significance. By focusing on the direction and magnitude of differences, the
    signed rank test provides an intuitive yet statistically rigorous approach to understanding whether there
    is evidence of a shift in the central location of a distribution.

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