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What is a continuous random variable?
What is a continuous random variable?
A continuous random variable is normally distributed if its relative frequency histogram has the shape of a normal curve.
What are the two types of continuous random variables?
What are the two types of continuous random variables?
What happens to the graph of the normal curve as the mean increases?
What happens to the graph of the normal curve as the mean increases?
The graph slides right.
What happens to the graph of the normal curve as the standard deviation decreases?
What happens to the graph of the normal curve as the standard deviation decreases?
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What are inflection points in relation to the normal curve?
What are inflection points in relation to the normal curve?
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Which of the following are properties of the normal curve? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are properties of the normal curve? (Select all that apply)
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How can the area under a normal curve be interpreted? (Select all that apply)
How can the area under a normal curve be interpreted? (Select all that apply)
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The area under the normal curve to the right of μ equals ______.
The area under the normal curve to the right of μ equals ______.
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What is the probability that a friend is between 25 and 30 minutes late if considering a uniform probability density function?
What is the probability that a friend is between 25 and 30 minutes late if considering a uniform probability density function?
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If it is 10 A.M., there is a 10% probability the friend will arrive within how many minutes?
If it is 10 A.M., there is a 10% probability the friend will arrive within how many minutes?
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In the report, what does it mean when researchers state results remain significant after adjustment for socioeconomic status?
In the report, what does it mean when researchers state results remain significant after adjustment for socioeconomic status?
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What is an observational study?
What is an observational study?
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Study Notes
Continuous Random Variables
- Continuous random variable is normally distributed if its relative frequency histogram resembles a normal curve.
- There are two types of continuous random variables: uniform distribution and normal distribution.
Normal Curve Characteristics
- As the mean increases, the normal curve graph shifts to the right.
- A decrease in standard deviation causes the normal curve to compress and become steeper.
- Key points on a normal curve include inflection points, which occur at μ−σ and μ+σ.
Properties of the Normal Curve
- The highest point of the curve is at the mean value.
- The normal curve exhibits symmetry around the mean.
- The area under the normal curve to the right of the mean equals 0.5, indicating equal distribution.
Area Under the Normal Curve
- The area can be interpreted as the probability of selecting an individual with a particular characteristic.
- It also represents the proportion of the overall population possessing that characteristic.
- The area to the right of the mean (μ) is always 1/2 of the total area.
Uniform Probability Density Function
- Calculated probability of being between 25 and 30 minutes late is 16.7%.
- There is a 10% probability the friend will arrive within 3 minutes, if it is 10 A.M.
Research Methodology
- Researchers conducted an observational study, simply observing individuals without attempting to influence variables.
- Adjustments for socioeconomic status imply the researchers accounted for confounding variables to enhance outcome credibility.
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Explore the concepts of continuous random variables, focusing on their normal distribution characteristics. This quiz covers key features of the normal curve, including its symmetry, the area under the curve, and the significance of mean and standard deviation. Test your understanding of these fundamental statistical concepts.
