A Bell-Shaped Distribution,with a Large Number of Scores in the Middle,tapering

question 60

Multiple Choice

A bell-shaped distribution,with a large number of scores in the middle,tapering to very few extremely high and low scores is known as a

• A) normal curve.
• B) positive skew.
• C) negative skew.
• D) histogram.

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem to the lumbar region of the vertebral column.

Autonomic Nervous System

A part of the nervous system responsible for controlling involuntary bodily functions such as heartbeat and digestion.

Sympathetic

Referring to the part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for action and stress responses, often described as "fight or flight."

Parasympathetic

The division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting the "rest and digest" response.