If data are non-Gaussian distributed, steps are typically taken to transform data by taking the logarithm of the data to produce a Gaussian distribution.Why are laboratories interested in data existing in a Gaussian distribution?
A)NCCLS standards require that only Gaussian-distributed data be utilized in laboratory statistics and quality control.
B)Transformation to a Gaussian distribution will allow the utilization of applications useful to the clinical laboratory.
C)Transformation to a Gaussian distribution will correct data points causing the initial data to not be Gaussian distributed.
D)All of the above

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The advantage of transforming data to a Gaussian distribution will allow laboratorians to apply useful properties of Gaussian distributions such as the 0 ± 2ₛ for control ranges or reference intervals.

If Data Are Non-Gaussian Distributed, Steps Are Typically Taken to Transform