Math Problem Statement

Suppose Z follows the standard normal distribution. Determine the value of c so that P(Z > c) = 0.6915.

Solution

To find the value of cc such that P(Z>c)=0.6915P(Z > c) = 0.6915 where ZZ follows the standard normal distribution, follow these steps:

  1. Recognize that P(Z>c)=0.6915P(Z > c) = 0.6915. This is the probability that the standard normal variable is greater than cc.

  2. To use the standard normal distribution table (which usually gives the cumulative probability from the left, P(Z<c)P(Z < c)), convert the given probability:

    P(Z<c)=1P(Z>c)=10.6915=0.3085P(Z < c) = 1 - P(Z > c) = 1 - 0.6915 = 0.3085

  3. Now, look for the value of cc where P(Z<c)=0.3085P(Z < c) = 0.3085 in the standard normal distribution table.

  4. Checking the table or using a calculator, P(Z<c)=0.3085P(Z < c) = 0.3085 corresponds to c0.50c \approx -0.50.

Thus, the value of cc rounded to two decimal places is: 0.50\boxed{-0.50}

Would you like further details or have any other questions?

Here are five related questions:

  1. How do you find a critical value for a two-tailed test using the standard normal distribution?
  2. What does the value P(Z>c)P(Z > c) represent in terms of the standard normal curve?
  3. How do you convert between left-tail and right-tail probabilities?
  4. What is the significance of the mean and standard deviation in a standard normal distribution?
  5. How would you find cc if P(Z<c)P(Z < c) were given instead?

Tip: Always remember that standard normal tables typically provide left-tail probabilities (i.e., P(Z<c)P(Z < c)). For right-tail probabilities, use the complement: P(Z>c)=1P(Z<c)P(Z > c) = 1 - P(Z < c).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Standard Normal Distribution

Formulas

P(Z > c) = 1 - P(Z < c)
Conversion of tail probabilities

Theorems

Standard Normal Distribution Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12