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Within two standard deviations of the mean, normal data hold about:
AAbout 75%
BAbout 99.7%
CAbout 95%
DAbout 68%
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. About 95%
Two standard deviations on each side of the mean cover about 95 percent of normal data.
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