A mathematical procedure (such as taking the square root)applied to each score in a sample, usually done to make the sample distribution closer to normal, is known as a:
A)procedural transliteration
B)data transformation
C)data manipulation logarithm
D)normality inducer

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The procedure described is known as data transformation, which involves applying a mathematical procedure to each score in a sample to make the sample distribution closer to normal. This can be accomplished through a variety of methods, such as taking the square root or logarithm of each score.

A Mathematical Procedure (Such as Taking the Square Root)applied to Each