A widely used procedure when the sample scores do not appear to come from a normal population is to:
A)duplicate scores that will make the sample more normal
B)sample only members of the population who will make the samples normal
C)transform the scores
D)normalize the scores by deleting the individuals that make the distribution non-normal

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Transforming the scores is the best choice in this scenario. This can be done through different methods such as taking logarithm or square root of the scores, or applying a z-score transformation. Transformation can make the distribution more normal, allowing for accurate statistical analyses. Duplicating or deleting scores, or sampling only certain individuals will not address the underlying issue of non-normality and may even introduce bias to the sample.

A Widely Used Procedure When the Sample Scores Do Not