Which of the following is NOT true of the normal probability distribution?
A)two parameters, the mean and the standard deviation, determine the location and shape of the distribution
B)the total area under the curve is always equal to 1
C)approximately 95.5% of the values will be within three standard deviations of the distribution mean
D)the highest point is at the mean, which is also the median and the mode
E)the normal curve is symmetric

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The correct statement is that approximately 99.7% of the values will be within three standard deviations of the distribution mean, not 95.5%. This is known as the empirical rule or the 68-95-99.7 rule.

Which of the Following Is NOT True of the Normal