Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the normal probability distribution?
A)Positively-skewed
B)Bell-shaped
C)Symmetrical
D)Asymptotic

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The normal probability distribution is always symmetrical and bell-shaped. Asymptotic means that the tails of the distribution approach but never touch the x-axis, which is a characteristic of the normal distribution. However, a positively-skewed distribution is not the same as a normal distribution.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of the Normal