How to Check Normality of Data: Shapiro-Wilk Test and Q-Q Plots Explained

Have you ever run a t-test or an ANOVA, only for a reviewer — or your supervisor — to ask, “But did you check normality first?” It is one of the most common questions in quantitative research, and one of the most confusing for beginners. The good news is that checking normality is not difficult …

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