______ represents the ______ of a normal distribution.
A) σ; modality
B) μ ; symmetry
C) μ ; variability
D) σ; variability

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In a normal distribution, the standard deviation (σ) represents the variability or spread of the distribution, while the mean (μ) represents the center or location. Therefore, the correct choice is D, as σ represents the variability. Modality refers to the number of peaks in a distribution, and symmetry refers to the evenness of the distribution around its mean.

______ Represents the ______ of a Normal Distribution

Represents the of a Normal Distribution