Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data (4th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Section 7.3 - Assess Your Understanding - Applying the Concepts - Page 387: 13

Answer

The plot is not linear and thus we can conclude that the data do not come from a population that is normally distributed.

Work Step by Step

In Minitab: 1. Enter the raw data into C1. 2. Select the Graph menu. Highlight Probability Plot N. Select “Single.” Click OK. 3. In the Graph variables cell, enter the column that contains the raw data. Make sure Distribution is set to Normal. Click OK.
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