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Variables such as height and weight are generally normally distributed (for example, population would take shape of a normal curve). Discuss at least two samples in which you would not expect this to be true. Explain how the shape of the curve would differ from the norm and why it would differ.

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This solution provides some examples of samples that would not likely be normally distributed.

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Take the expected time until death (or expected life span) of People over 75. For the first 5 or 6 years there will be high probabilities. Then there will be a drop off because over the ...

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