Describe what it means for a variable's distribution to be normally distributed.

What will be an ideal response?


If a variable is normally distributed, 68% of the cases will lie between plus and minus 1 standard deviation from the distribution's mean, and 95% of the cases will lie between 1.96 standard deviations above and below the mean. Cases that fall beyond plus or minus 1.96 standard deviations from the mean are termed outliers.

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The privatization of prisons and corrections services is associated with higher quality programs and staff.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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A typical resident of the House of Refuge devotee most of his/her time to _____

a. Education b. Religious instruction c. Supervised labor d. Vocational training

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Most police management experts say the span of control in a police department should be one supervisor to every six to ten officers of a lower rank

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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