A distribution that is symmetrical,has as its middle score the score with the highest frequency,and has decreasing frequencies as scores are further from the middle score is called a(n)_____ distribution.
A)bimodal
B)overlapping
C)skewed
D)normal

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A normal distribution is symmetrical, has a bell-shaped curve, and has the highest frequency at the middle score (mean). Additionally, the frequencies decrease as scores are further from the mean. A bimodal distribution has two middle scores with high frequencies, and a skewed distribution has an asymmetric shape with a tail extending either to the right (positive skew) or to the left (negative skew). An overlapping distribution is not a specific type of distribution, but rather a common issue when comparing two or more distributions that share some scores.

A Distribution That Is Symmetrical,has as Its Middle Score the Score