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Sample Size Requirement for Observing Bell Curves
To accurately observe a bell curve naturally occurring in a population, researchers must use a large sample size. If the sample size is too small, it is less likely that the resulting data distribution will correctly reflect the normal distribution of the broader population.
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Sample Size Requirement for Observing Bell Curves