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    • Ordinal methods provide conclusions invariant to monotonic variable transformations.
    • These methods demonstrate greater statistical robustness when applied correctly.
    • Ordinal statistics often better reflect the researcher's original objectives.

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    • Kendall's tau and delta are recommended for their wide applicability and statistical properties.
    • These ordinal statistics can effectively substitute for Pearson correlations and mean comparisons.
    • Adoption of ordinal methods can enhance the validity and relevance of research findings.