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What does a normal Q-Q plot's shape actually tell you?

A normal Q-Q plot compares your data to a normal distribution. The shape of the departure from the line tells you what kind of departure you have.

Read the answer → September 22, 2026

Is a normality test worth running on your data?

Normality tests answer the wrong question: with lots of data they flag harmless quirks, with little data they miss real problems. Here is what to do.

Read the answer → September 21, 2026

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