The mean and standard deviation of the sample data collected on continuous variable are -0.25 and 0.03, respectively. The following table shows the
relative frequencies of the data in the given intervals.
Interval
Relative Frequency
0.02
0.15
0.33
-0.34 < x < -0.31
-0.31 <<< -0.28
-0.28 << -0.25
-0.25 < 3 < -0.22
-0.22 <3 < -0.19
-0.19 <<< -0.16
0.36
0.11
0.03
Based on the table, do the data support the use of a normal model to approximate population characteristics?
A Yes, because the sum of the relative frequencies is 1.00.
B
Yes, because the distribution of relative frequencies is very close to the empirical rule for normal models.
с
No, because the values are negative and normal models are used for positive values.
D
No, because the distribution of relative frequencies is very far from the empirical rule for normal models.
E
No, because the sample size and the population parameters are not known.
