Testing for Normality
Grade 11•45 minutes•Determine whether a distribution of data is approximately Normal from graphical and numerical evidence.
Learning Objective
I can evaluate graphical and numerical evidence to decide if a distribution of data is approximately normal.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe two graphical methods that can be used to assess if a distribution of data is approximately normal.
2. Explain the 68-95-99.7 rule and how it can be used to assess normality. What are the limitations of using this rule?
3. What is a normal probability plot and how is it constructed? Briefly describe the steps involved in creating one.
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AP Stats - 2.2D - Assessing Normality
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