Which of the following is not a method used for determining whether data are from an approximately normal distribution?
A) Compute the intervals $\bar { x } \pm s , \bar { x } \pm 2 s$, and $\bar { x } \pm 3 s$. The percentages of measurements falling in each should be approximately $68 \% , 95 \%$, and $100 \%$ respectively.
B) Find the interquartile range, IQR, and standard deviation, s, for the sample. Then $\frac { \mathrm { IQR } } { s } \approx 1.3$.
C) Construct a normal probability plot. The points should fall approximately on a straight line.
D) Construct a histogram or stem-and-leaf display. The shape of the graph or display should be uniform (evenly distributed).

Question

Which of the following is not a method used for determining whether data are from an approximately normal distribution? 
A) Compute the intervals $\bar { x } \pm s , \bar { x } \pm 2 s$, and $\bar { x } \pm 3 s$. The percentages of measurements falling in each should be approximately $68 \% , 95 \%$, and $100 \%$ respectively.
B) Find the interquartile range, IQR, and standard deviation, s, for the sample. Then $\frac { \mathrm { IQR } } { s } \approx 1.3$.
C) Construct a normal probability plot. The points should fall approximately on a straight line.
D) Construct a histogram or stem-and-leaf display. The shape of the graph or display should be uniform (evenly distributed).

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A histogram or stem-and-leaf display is not a method used for determining whether data are from an approximately normal distribution.

Which of the Following Is Not a Method Used for Determining