Suppose a sample of​ O-rings was obtained and the wall thickness​ (in inches) of each was recorded. Use a normal probability plot to assess whether the sample data could have come from a population that is normally distributed.

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Suppose a sample of​ O-rings was obtained and the wall thickness​ (in inches) of each was recorded. Use a normal probability plot to assess whether the sample data could have come from a population that is normally distributed.

0.169 0.187 0.196 0.217
0.221 0.226 0.232 0.250
0.260 0.264 0.271 0.281
0.289 0.295 0.315 0.338

Using the correlation coefficient of the normal probability​ plot, is it reasonable to conclude that the population is normally​ distributed? Select the correct choice below and fill in the answer boxes within your choice.

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