Math Problem Statement

Suppose Z follows the standard normal distribution. Calculate the following probabilities using the ALEKS calculator, Round your responses to at least three decimal places.

(a) P(z > - 0.81) =

(b) p(z <= - 1.65) =

(c) P(0.35 < Z < 1.75) =

Solution

Let's calculate the probabilities based on the standard normal distribution ZZ, where ZZ has a mean μ=0\mu = 0 and standard deviation σ=1\sigma = 1. We'll determine these probabilities step by step:

(a) P(Z>0.81)P(Z > -0.81)

  • To find this probability, we calculate the area to the right of Z=0.81Z = -0.81. Using the cumulative distribution function (CDF) for Z=0.81Z = -0.81:

    P(Z0.81)0.2090P(Z \leq -0.81) \approx 0.2090 Therefore, P(Z>0.81)=10.2090=0.7910P(Z > -0.81) = 1 - 0.2090 = 0.7910

    Answer: P(Z>0.81)0.791P(Z > -0.81) \approx 0.791

(b) P(Z1.65)P(Z \leq -1.65)

  • Here, we find the cumulative probability for Z1.65Z \leq -1.65:

    P(Z1.65)0.0495P(Z \leq -1.65) \approx 0.0495

    Answer: P(Z1.65)0.050P(Z \leq -1.65) \approx 0.050

(c) P(0.35<Z<1.75)P(0.35 < Z < 1.75)

  • This is the probability that ZZ lies between 0.350.35 and 1.751.75. We calculate:

    P(Z1.75)0.9599P(Z \leq 1.75) \approx 0.9599 P(Z0.35)0.6368P(Z \leq 0.35) \approx 0.6368 Therefore, P(0.35<Z<1.75)=0.95990.6368=0.3231P(0.35 < Z < 1.75) = 0.9599 - 0.6368 = 0.3231

    Answer: P(0.35<Z<1.75)0.323P(0.35 < Z < 1.75) \approx 0.323

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Here are 8 related questions you might find useful:

  1. What is P(Z>0.5)P(Z > 0.5)?
  2. How do you calculate P(Z<2.0)P(Z < -2.0)?
  3. What is the probability that ZZ lies between -1 and 1?
  4. How do you interpret a z-score of -0.75 in terms of probability?
  5. What is P(0.5<Z<1.0)P(-0.5 < Z < 1.0)?
  6. How do you find the area under the curve to the left of Z=0.25Z = 0.25?
  7. What is the 95th percentile of the standard normal distribution?
  8. How do you standardize a score using the z-score formula?

Tip: When dealing with standard normal distribution probabilities, using the symmetry of the distribution can simplify calculations, especially for negative z-scores.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Normal Distribution
Standard Normal Distribution
Cumulative Distribution Function

Formulas

CDF for standard normal distribution

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School