The heights (in cm) for a random sample of 60 male employees of S&M Construction Company were measured. The sample mean is 166.5, the standard deviation is 12.57, the sample kurtosis is 0.12, and the sample skewness is −0.23. Suppose the null hypothesis of normality is rejected. Which of the following is a valid conclusion?
A) The heights follow a normal distribution.
B) Not being able to determine if the heights do not follow a normal distribution.
C) The heights do not follow a normal distribution.
D) Not being able to determine the heights follow a normal distribution.

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Since the null hypothesis of normality is rejected, the valid conclusion is that the heights do not follow a normal distribution. Option A is incorrect as the null hypothesis of normality has been rejected, and option B and D are not valid conclusions as they do not provide a definitive answer.

The Heights (In Cm) for a Random Sample of 60