When the Range of a Unimodal Distribution Equals Approximately 6

question 46

Multiple Choice

When the range of a unimodal distribution equals approximately 6 times the standard deviation, then the curve is most likely to be

• A) skewed
• B) leptokurtic
• C) platykurtic
• D) mesokurtic

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Definitions:

Crista Ampullaris

A sensory organ located within the ampulla of each semicircular duct in the inner ear, detecting rotation of the head.

Lumen

The inside space of a tubular structure, such as an artery or intestine.

Bony Labyrinth

The rigid, outer structure of the inner ear, comprising the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals, and contains the vestibular and auditory apparatus.

Otoliths

Otoliths are small, calcium carbonate crystals in the inner ear that contribute to the sense of balance and orientation by detecting head movements and gravity.