Which of the following is NOT a reason that the normal curve is a useful tool in psychological statistics?
A) Many psychological characteristics are normally distributed.
B) There is a direct relationship between the standard deviation and the normal curve.
C) The normal curve can be used to estimate probabilities.
D) The normal curve allows us to generalize from small samples.

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The normal curve does not necessarily allow us to generalize from small samples. In fact, the normal curve assumes infinite sample size. However, the normal curve can still be a useful tool for making inferences about small samples if the conditions are met (e.g., the sample is approximately normally distributed).

Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason That the Normal