Asked by Jessi Chytka on May 12, 2024
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The characteristic associated with the "tails" of the normal curve is ______
A) bell-shape
B) symmetry
C) probability
D) asymptotic
Normal Curve
A symmetrical bell-shaped curve that represents the distribution of a set of data, where most occurrences take place around the mean.
Asymptotic
The quality of the normal curve such that the tails never touch the horizontal axis.
- Acquire knowledge on the balance and boundary-approaching behavior of the Gaussian curve.
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vanessa RoblesMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The tails of the normal curve are asymptotic, meaning they approach but never touch the x-axis. This is because the normal distribution extends infinitely in both directions, even if the probability of observing values far from the mean becomes vanishingly small. The other characteristics listed (bell-shape, symmetry, probability) apply to the entire normal curve, not just the tails.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the balance and boundary-approaching behavior of the Gaussian curve.