Suppose That Two Sets of Data Conform to a Normal

question 27

Multiple Choice

Suppose that two sets of data conform to a normal probability distribution, and that the standard deviation of Set X is 2, while the standard deviation of Set Y is 3. Then,

• A) Set X contains a larger amount of data than set Y.
• B) The curve for Set Y is more flattened and spread out than the curve for Set X.
• C) The variance for both sets of data will be the same.
• D) The curve for Set X is more flattened and spread out than the curve for Set Y.
• E) Set Y contains a larger amount of data than set X.

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