Which One of the Following Statements About the Characteristics of a Normal

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about the characteristics of a normal probability distribution is FALSE?

• A) Most test scores cluster or fall near the middle of the distribution, forming what we refer to as the average or the central tendency.
• B) Most people will score near the middle of the distribution, making the center of the distribution the highest point.
• C) The curve can continue to infinity, and therefore the right and left tails of the curve will never touch the baseline.
• D) Approximately 68.2% of the population will score between the mean and 1 standard deviation.

Identify the relevance of the price-earnings ratio in assessing a company's stock value.

Understand the basic earnings per share and its significance to investors.

Recognize the importance of financial reporting objectives and the conceptual framework of accounting.

Appreciate the qualitative characteristics of useful financial information.

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