Most Distributions of Human Traits, from Height and Weight to Aptitudes

question 37

Multiple Choice

Most distributions of human traits, from height and weight to aptitudes and personality characteristics, would form a normal curve if ______.

• A) scientists had the resources to measure everything
• B) our measurement instruments were more accurate
• C) we measured everything using ratio scales
• D) we gathered data from the entire population

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Ecstasy

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