The following distribution most closely approximates a
A)normal distribution
B)positively skewed distribution
C)negatively skewed distribution
D)multimodal distribution

Question

The following distribution most closely approximates a 
A)normal distribution 
B)positively skewed distribution 
C)negatively skewed distribution 
D)multimodal distribution

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A normal distribution is characterized by a symmetric bell-shaped curve, where the majority of the data falls within one standard deviation of the mean. This is the most commonly observed distribution in nature and can be used to model many different types of data, including heights, IQ scores, and blood pressure.

The Following Distribution Most Closely Approximates a