Data Has Been Collected and a Normal Probability Plot for One

question 23

Multiple Choice

Data has been collected and a normal probability plot for one of the variables is shown below. Based on your knowledge of normal probability plots, do you believe the variable in question is normally distributed? The data are represented by the"o" symbols in the plot.

• A) Yes. The plot reveals a straight line and this indicates the variable is normally distributed.
• B) Yes. The plot reveals a curve and this indicates the variable is normally distributed.
• C) No. The plot does not reveal a straight line and this indicates the variable is not normally distributed.

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