A widely used procedure when the sample's scores do not appear to come from a normal population is to
A)duplicate scores which will make the sample more normal.
B)sample only members of the population who will make the sample normal.
C)transform the sample scores.
D)delete the scores that make the distribution nonnormal if the results are not significant.

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Transforming the sample scores can make the distribution more normal, allowing for the use of parametric statistical tests that assume normality. Duplicating scores or limiting the sample to only those who fit normality assumptions is not a valid method for addressing non-normality. Deleting scores that make the distribution non-normal is generally not recommended, as it can lead to biased or misleading results.

A Widely Used Procedure When the Sample's Scores Do Not