In what important way does a t distribution differ from a normal curve?
A)it has slightly less scores at the extremes
B)it has slightly more scores at the extremes
C)it has an extra hump (i.e., bimodal)
D)it does not differ

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The t distribution is similar to the normal distribution but has heavier tails, meaning it has slightly more scores at the extremes. This allows it to account for the uncertainty that comes with smaller sample sizes.

In What Important Way Does a T Distribution Differ from a Normal