One difference between frequency distributions and normal distributions is that ______.
A) only frequency distributions are based on data collected by researchers
B) frequency distributions are based on formulas; normal distributions are based on data
C) frequency distributions are represented by parameters; normal distributions are represented by statistics
D) normal distributions are more likely to be skewed than frequency distributions

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Frequency distributions are directly based on data collected by researchers, showing the frequency of each data point or group of data points. Normal distributions, on the other hand, are theoretical distributions that follow a specific formula, where data tends to cluster around a central mean value and tails off symmetrically towards both extremes.

One Difference Between Frequency Distributions and Normal Distributions Is That