How Is the T-Distribution Similar to the Standard Z-Distribution

question 36

Multiple Choice

How is the t-distribution similar to the standard z-distribution?

• A)Both are discrete distributions.
• B)Both are skewed distributions.
• C)Both are families of distributions.
• D)Both are continuous distributions.

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