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Normal distribution

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Normal distribution

Percent Histogram

Histogram (Area of rectangle = probability)

Decrease interval size...

Decrease interval size more….

Continuous probability density functions

Special kind of continuous p.d.f

Characteristics of normal distribution

Examples of normal random variables

Probability above 75?

Probability = Area under curve

Standardizing

Using Z Table

Reading Z Table p. 484, Appendix A

Probability between 65 and 70?

Probability below 65?

Remember!

Author: Laura J. Simon 

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