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According to the 68–95–99.7 rule, if the height of women is normally distributed, approximately what percentage of women are expected to be shorter than one standard deviation above the mean?
According to the 68–95–99.7 rule, if the height of women is normally distributed, approximately what percentage of women are expected to be shorter than one standard deviation above the mean?
- 84% (correct)
- 99.7%
- 95%
- 68%
If the area to the left of z = 1.00 in a standard Normal distribution is 0.8413, what is the area to the right of z = 1.00, leveraging the symmetry of the curve?
If the area to the left of z = 1.00 in a standard Normal distribution is 0.8413, what is the area to the right of z = 1.00, leveraging the symmetry of the curve?
- 0.1587 (correct)
- 0.8413
- 0.3174
- 0.6826
In a standard Normal distribution, what does the value obtained from the table for a given z-score represent?
In a standard Normal distribution, what does the value obtained from the table for a given z-score represent?
- The total area under the curve.
- The area under the curve to the left of the z-score. (correct)
- The height of the curve at that z-score.
- The area under the curve to the right of the z-score.
The blood cholesterol levels of men age 55 to 64 are approximately Normally distributed with a mean of 222 mg/dL and a standard deviation of 37 mg/dL. If a man has a cholesterol level of 240 mg/dL, what is his approximate z-score?
The blood cholesterol levels of men age 55 to 64 are approximately Normally distributed with a mean of 222 mg/dL and a standard deviation of 37 mg/dL. If a man has a cholesterol level of 240 mg/dL, what is his approximate z-score?
Given the blood cholesterol levels of men age 55 to 64 are approximately Normally distributed with a mean of 222 mg/dL and a standard deviation of 37 mg/dL. If a man has a cholesterol level of 240 mg/dL, approximately what percentage will have higher cholesterol levels?
Given the blood cholesterol levels of men age 55 to 64 are approximately Normally distributed with a mean of 222 mg/dL and a standard deviation of 37 mg/dL. If a man has a cholesterol level of 240 mg/dL, approximately what percentage will have higher cholesterol levels?
How do you calculate the area under a Normal curve between two z-values using a standard Normal table?
How do you calculate the area under a Normal curve between two z-values using a standard Normal table?
For a normally distributed dataset with a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15, what value corresponds to the 90th percentile?
For a normally distributed dataset with a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15, what value corresponds to the 90th percentile?
Which of the following statements is true regarding Normal distributions?
Which of the following statements is true regarding Normal distributions?
A set of data believed to be normally distributed is plotted on a Normal quantile plot. Which of the following patterns would suggest that the data are approximately normally distributed?
A set of data believed to be normally distributed is plotted on a Normal quantile plot. Which of the following patterns would suggest that the data are approximately normally distributed?
According to the 68–95–99.7 rule, what percentage of observations fall within one standard deviation (σ) of the mean (µ) in a Normal distribution?
According to the 68–95–99.7 rule, what percentage of observations fall within one standard deviation (σ) of the mean (µ) in a Normal distribution?
If the area to the left of a z-score is 0.25, what is the approximate z-score value?
If the area to the left of a z-score is 0.25, what is the approximate z-score value?
Which of the following is NOT a property of the Normal distribution?
Which of the following is NOT a property of the Normal distribution?
If a dataset follows a Normal distribution with a mean (µ) of 50 and a standard deviation (σ) of 5, what range contains approximately 95% of the data?
If a dataset follows a Normal distribution with a mean (µ) of 50 and a standard deviation (σ) of 5, what range contains approximately 95% of the data?
Suppose the height of adult women is normally distributed with a mean of 65 inches and a standard deviation of 3 inches. What height represents the first quartile (Q1)?
Suppose the height of adult women is normally distributed with a mean of 65 inches and a standard deviation of 3 inches. What height represents the first quartile (Q1)?
Which of the following best describes a scenario where a Normal model would not be appropriate?
Which of the following best describes a scenario where a Normal model would not be appropriate?
In a Normal distribution N(µ, σ), if µ = 100 and σ = 15, what is the approximate probability that a randomly selected value will be greater than 130?
In a Normal distribution N(µ, σ), if µ = 100 and σ = 15, what is the approximate probability that a randomly selected value will be greater than 130?
What percentage of data falls within 2 standard deviations of the mean in a normal distribution, according to the 68-95-99.7 rule?
What percentage of data falls within 2 standard deviations of the mean in a normal distribution, according to the 68-95-99.7 rule?
A researcher is analyzing the distribution of tree heights in a forest. The distribution is approximately normal. If the mean height is 50 feet with a standard deviation of 10 feet, about what percentage of trees are between 40 and 60 feet tall?
A researcher is analyzing the distribution of tree heights in a forest. The distribution is approximately normal. If the mean height is 50 feet with a standard deviation of 10 feet, about what percentage of trees are between 40 and 60 feet tall?
For a standard normal distribution, what is the area to the right of z = 1.645?
For a standard normal distribution, what is the area to the right of z = 1.645?
In a normal quantile plot, deviations from a straight line indicate:
In a normal quantile plot, deviations from a straight line indicate:
Consider two normal distributions, A and B. Distribution A has a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 5, while distribution B has a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10. Which of the following statements is correct?
Consider two normal distributions, A and B. Distribution A has a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 5, while distribution B has a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10. Which of the following statements is correct?
A set of exam scores follows a normal distribution with a mean of 75. If 95% of the scores fall between 65 and 85, what is the standard deviation of the distribution?
A set of exam scores follows a normal distribution with a mean of 75. If 95% of the scores fall between 65 and 85, what is the standard deviation of the distribution?
According to the World Health Organization, what bone density measurement would classify an individual as having osteopenia?
According to the World Health Organization, what bone density measurement would classify an individual as having osteopenia?
If a young adult population has a normal distribution of bone densities N(0, 1), approximately what percentage of individuals would have bone densities less than -1?
If a young adult population has a normal distribution of bone densities N(0, 1), approximately what percentage of individuals would have bone densities less than -1?
Suppose the mean bone density of women in their 70s is -2 on the standard scale for young adults. What is the approximate probability that a randomly chosen woman in this age group has a bone density less than -1 (indicating osteopenia or osteoporosis)?
Suppose the mean bone density of women in their 70s is -2 on the standard scale for young adults. What is the approximate probability that a randomly chosen woman in this age group has a bone density less than -1 (indicating osteopenia or osteoporosis)?
Using the formula for standardizing data (z-score), if a data value x is equal to the mean µ, what is the z-score?
Using the formula for standardizing data (z-score), if a data value x is equal to the mean µ, what is the z-score?
If a woman's height is 70 inches, and women's heights follow a normal distribution with a mean of 64.5 inches and a standard deviation of 2.5 inches, what is her z-score?
If a woman's height is 70 inches, and women's heights follow a normal distribution with a mean of 64.5 inches and a standard deviation of 2.5 inches, what is her z-score?
Women’s heights follow the N(64.5, 2.5) distribution. What does 'N' signify in this context?
Women’s heights follow the N(64.5, 2.5) distribution. What does 'N' signify in this context?
What does a z-score of -2 indicate regarding a data value x, in relation to the mean µ and standard deviation σ?
What does a z-score of -2 indicate regarding a data value x, in relation to the mean µ and standard deviation σ?
Consider a dataset where the mean (µ) is 50 and the standard deviation (σ) is 5. What is the z-score for a data point (x) with a value of 60?
Consider a dataset where the mean (µ) is 50 and the standard deviation (σ) is 5. What is the z-score for a data point (x) with a value of 60?
Flashcards
Normal Distribution
Normal Distribution
Symmetrical, bell-shaped density curves, defined by mean (µ) and standard deviation (σ): N(µ,σ).
Gaussian Distribution
Gaussian Distribution
A family of symmetrical, bell-shaped density curves.
Pi (π)
Pi (π)
Mathematical constant approximately equal to 3.14159.
Euler's number (e)
Euler's number (e)
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Mean (µ)
Mean (µ)
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Standard Deviation (σ)
Standard Deviation (σ)
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68% Rule
68% Rule
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95% Rule
95% Rule
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Normal Bone Density (WHO)
Normal Bone Density (WHO)
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Low Bone Mass (Osteopenia)
Low Bone Mass (Osteopenia)
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Osteoporosis (WHO)
Osteoporosis (WHO)
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Z-score Definition
Z-score Definition
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Z-score Formula
Z-score Formula
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Standardizing Data
Standardizing Data
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Positive Z-score
Positive Z-score
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Negative Z-score
Negative Z-score
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Inverse Normal Calculation
Inverse Normal Calculation
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Standard Normal Distribution
Standard Normal Distribution
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Standard Normal Table
Standard Normal Table
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68-95-99.7 Rule
68-95-99.7 Rule
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Normal Quantile Plot (Q-Q Plot)
Normal Quantile Plot (Q-Q Plot)
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Right Skewed Q-Q Plot
Right Skewed Q-Q Plot
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Q-Q Plot Axes
Q-Q Plot Axes
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Standardizing z-scores
Standardizing z-scores
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Z-score of 1.00
Z-score of 1.00
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Area to the Right
Area to the Right
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Area Between Two Z-Values
Area Between Two Z-Values
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Area Under N(0,1) for a Single Z
Area Under N(0,1) for a Single Z
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Area Difference
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Study Notes
- Normal or Gaussian distributions are symmetrical, bell-shaped density curves.
- A normal distribution is defined by a mean μ (mu) and a standard deviation σ (sigma), represented as N(μ,σ).
- Normal curves model biological variables and describe population or probability distributions.
- Means are identical when μ = 15, but standard deviations vary with σ = 2, 4, and 6.
- When μ = 10, 15, and 20, the means differ while the standard deviation remains the same at σ = 3.
- Normal distribution models human heights by gender accurately.
- Guinea pig survival times post-inoculation are not good normal distribution candidates.
The 68–95–99.7 Rule
- All normal curves, N(μ,σ) share properties.
- About 68% of observations are within 1 standard deviation (σ) of the mean (μ).
- Approximately 95% of the observations fall within 2σ of the mean µ.
- Almost all observations (99.7%) are within 3 σ of the mean.
- Technology or Table B can obtain other area under a Normal curve.
Normal Distribution Examples
- World Health Organization defines osteoporosis based on bone density.
- Normal bone density is identified when it is within 1 standard deviation (z > -1) of the young adult mean or above.
- Low bone mass is when bone density is 1 to 2.5 standard deviations below the young adult mean (z is between -2.5 and -1).
- Osteoporosis, bone density is 2.5 standard deviations or less below the young adult mean (z ≤ – 2.5).
- In a population of young adults N(0,1), 16% have bone densities of -1 or less, representing the area to the left of the middle 68% between -1 and +1.
Standardizing Data
- Data can be standardized by computing a z-score.
- The equation for z-score is z = (x-μ)/σ.
- If x has the N(μ, σ) distribution, then z has the N(0, 1) distribution.
Standardizing Z-Scores
- A z-score measures the number of standard deviations that a data value x is from the mean μ.
- The equation to find the Z score is z = (x – μ) / σ.
- When x is 1 standard deviation greater than the mean, z = 1.
- The equation is solved as follows: for x = μ + σ, z = (μ+σ-μ) / σ = σ / σ = 1.
- For x = μ + 2σ, z = (μ+2σ-μ) / σ = 2σ / σ = 2, when x is 2 standard deviations greater than the mean.
- Z is positive when x is larger than the mean, and negative when x is smaller than the mean.
Standardizing Z-Scores Example
- Women's heights follow the N(64.5",2.5") distribution.
- To calculate the percentage of women shorter than 67 inches tall, first calculate z: z = (67 - 64.5) / 2.5 = 1. This indicates 1 standard deviation from the mean.
- Using the 68–95–99.7 rule, the estimated percentage of women is about 0.68 + half of (1 – 0.68) = 0.84, or 84%. The probability of choosing a woman shorter than 67" is around 84%.
- The table can give the area under the standard Normal curve to the left of any z-value.
- For z = 1.00, the area under the curve to the left of z is 0.8413, meaning ~84.13% of women are shorter than 67".
- Therefore, ~15.87% of women are taller than 67" (5'6").
- Symmetry of the curve provides two ways of finding the area under N(0,1) curve to the right of a z-value.
- First, find the area under N(0,1) to the left for each z-value from the table to calculate the area between two z-values.
- Next, the smaller area is subtracted from the larger area.
- The area under N(0,1) for a single value of z is zero.
Table Middle Areas Example
- The blood cholesterol levels of men age 55 to 64 are approximately Normally distributed with mean 222 mg/dL and standard deviation 37 mg/dL.
- The difference between the two areas (left or right) provides the answer to the percent of middle-age men having elevated cholesterol.
Inverse Normal Calculations
- The range of values corresponding to a given proportion/area under the curve may be sought.
- Either technology is used or use Table backward.
- First find desired area/proportion in the body of the table, and then read the corresponding z-value from the left column and top row.
Inverse Normal Calculations Example
- Commercial chicken hatching weights are modeled accurately using a Normal distribution with mean µ = 45 g and standard deviation σ = 4 g.
- Table B provides the area left of z look for the lower 25%, and you will find z≈ 0.67 to find the third quartile of weights.
Normal Quantile Plots
- A normal quantile plot (Q-Q Plot) assesses if a dataset has an approximately Normal distribution.
- The data is ranked and percentile ranks are converted to z-scores.
- The horizontal axis utilizes z-scores, while the true data values are used for the vertical axis.
- Technology can be used to obtain normal quantile plots.
- Data with a rough normal distribution has a roughly straight-line pattern.
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Understand normal distributions, symmetrical bell-shaped density curves defined by mean (μ) and standard deviation (σ), represented as N(μ,σ). Learn about the 68-95-99.7 rule, which describes the percentage of data within one, two, and three standard deviations from the mean in a normal distribution.
