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itsmyluck

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on: Jun 20, 2018
In a normal distribution, the majority of scores fall beyond plus or minus one standard deviation from the mean.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The probability that a student will score between plus or minus one standard deviation from the mean on an exam, assuming the scores are normally distributed, is approximately 68.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


kmb352

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

TRUE


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