What calculation method is used in TIBCO Statistica to calculate p-value for Wilcoxon Matched Pairs?

What calculation method is used in TIBCO Statistica to calculate p-value for Wilcoxon Matched Pairs?

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Description

There are two methods for calculating the p-value for the non-paramtetric test Wilcoxon Matched pairs. Which method does Statistica use?

Issue/Introduction

What calculation method is used in TIBCO Statistica to calculate p-value for Wilcoxon Matched Pairs?

Resolution

In Statistica, the p-value for the Wilcoxon Matched Pairs test is calculated using the Normal Approximation. This method is used regardless of sample size (therefore this method is used for sample sizes < 20 also).