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Normal Distribution: 3. Statistical Inference
Normal Distribution: 3. Statistical Inference
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Standard Normal Distribution
x−µ
X ~ N (µ ,σ ) z= ~ N ( 0,1)
If: then
σ
Why Standardize? To use the table!
1. Draw a picture.
2. Statement about X.
3. Standardize.
4. Find area.
5. Write your conclusion in the context of the problem.
Example 1: The average height of a male age 20 or over in the U.S. is
5’9” with a standard deviation of 2.8”. Assume the heights are
distributed Normally.
a. What percent of 14-year old boys have more than 240 mg/dl
of cholesterol?
Standard
Decade Mean Deviation
1910's 0.266 0.0371
1940's 0.267 0.0326
1970's 0.261 0.0317
Relative to his time, which batter actually had the most impressive
batting average?
Answer the following question in your groups:
If they had already stamped a weight of 8 ounces on the can but still
want only 2% to be underweight, what should the mean be?
Assessing Normality
First Steps:
Next Steps:
Construct a Normal probability plot. This is a plot that graphs the x
values vs. z-scores. You can do this with your calculator.