Which of the following is not true for a normal distribution?
A)The curve for a normal distribution is symmetric.
B)One-third of the total area falls above the mean.
C)The tails of the distribution extend to negative and positive infinity.
D)99% of the area lies within 3 standard deviations of the mean.

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One-third of the total area falls above the mean is not true for a normal distribution. In fact, one-half of the total area falls above the mean and one-half falls below the mean since the curve is symmetric.

Which of the Following Is Not True for a Normal