Discover what a log-normal distribution is, its financial applications, and how to calculate it, including using Excel for ...

One of the most common assumptions in data analysis is that the numbers will follow a normal distribution – a central concept in statistics often known as the bell curve. If you’ve ever looked ...

Despite the importance of data assumptions, many studies fail to report tests for normality. As a result, it’s unclear how many findings in finance and accounting research rest on shaky statistical ...

Published: August 5, 2025 8:39am EDT When business researchers analyze data, they often rely on assumptions to help make sense of what they find.