As the Standard Deviation of a Normal Distribution Increases,the Percentage $\pm$

question 39

Multiple Choice

As the standard deviation of a normal distribution increases,the percentage of the area between $\pm$ 1 standard deviation will

• A)increase.
• B)stay the same.
• C)decrease.
• D)become non-symmetrical.

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