Math Problem Statement
Calculate the standard score of the given X value, X=29.8 , where μ=25.1 and σ=23.3 and indicate on the curve where z will be located. Round the standard score to two decimal places.
Solution
The standard score (also known as the z-score) is calculated using the formula:
where:
- is the value of interest (29.8 in this case),
- is the mean (25.1), and
- is the standard deviation (23.3).
Substituting the values:
So, the standard score (z) is approximately 0.20.
This means the value is 0.20 standard deviations above the mean.
Z-location on the curve:
In a standard normal distribution curve, the z-score of 0.20 is slightly to the right of the mean (which is 0). It indicates that 29.8 is just above the average, but still close to the center of the distribution.
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Here are 5 related questions:
- How does the z-score change if the standard deviation increases?
- What does a negative z-score represent?
- What is the probability of finding a z-score above 0.20?
- How do you interpret a z-score of 1?
- Can a z-score be greater than 3?
Tip: The z-score helps to compare different data points from different distributions by converting them into a standard form.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Statistics
Standard Score
Normal Distribution
Formulas
z = (X - μ) / σ
Theorems
Standard Normal Distribution
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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