A distribution in which approximately 68% of the data values fall within one standard deviation of the mean behaves according to
A) the empirical rule.
B) a symmetrical distribution.
C) a boxplot.
D) differential statistics.

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The given scenario follows the empirical rule, which states that for a symmetrical distribution, approximately 68% of the data values lie within one standard deviation of the mean. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the given scenario.

A Distribution in Which Approximately 68% of the Data Values