The Basis for Using a Normal Probability Distribution to Approximate

question 113

Multiple Choice

The basis for using a normal probability distribution to approximate the sampling distribution of is​

• A) ​Chebyshev's theorem.
• B) ​The empirical rule.
• C) ​The central limit theorem.
• D) ​Bayes' theorem.

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Definitions:

Ratio Data

Ratio data is a type of quantitative data that enables the measurement of variables in defined units, allowing for a full range of descriptive statistics, including true zero values and proportional comparisons.

Nominal Variables

Variables that represent categories with no inherent order or ranking among them.

Counts

The act of determining the total number of items or occurrences of something.

Numbers

Numbers assign value and relativity to phenomena. As contrasted with numerals, they can be calculated.