nonparametric

[ non-par-uh-me-trik ]
/ ˌnɒn pær əˈmɛ trɪk /

adjective Statistics.

(of a test or method) not requiring assertions about parameters or about the form of the underlying distribution.

Origin of nonparametric

1940–45; non- + parametric

Words nearby nonparametric

nonofficial, nonoperational, nonorthodox, nonosteogenic fibroma, nonoxynol-9, nonparametric, nonparametric statistics, nonpareil, nonparous, nonparticipant, nonparticipating