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Question
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Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the normal distribution curve?
Options
It is symmetrical and bell shaped curve
It is asymptotic in that each end approaches the horizontal axis but never reaches it
Its mean, median and mode are located at the same point
All of the above statements are true
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Solution
All of the above statements are true
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