Normal Distribution Math Example 4
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Example 4
mediumA standardized exam has scores that are approximately normal with mean and standard deviation . About what percent of students score between and ?
Solution
- 1 is standard deviation below the mean, and is standard deviations above the mean.
- 2 By the empirical rule, the area from to is about .
- 3 The area from to is about .
- 4 Add them: .
Answer
For approximately normal data, the empirical rule gives quick probability estimates over standard-deviation bands. This is often enough for interpreting score ranges without full z-table calculations.
About Normal Distribution
The normal distribution (also called the Gaussian distribution or bell curve) is a continuous probability distribution that is symmetric about its mean, with data tapering off equally on both sides following a precise mathematical rule.
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