Math Problem Statement

For a normally distributed random variable, if standard deviation is 6 and x = 67, p = 0.0038:

What is the mean?

Answer:

Solution

To find the mean of a normally distributed random variable when the standard deviation (σ\sigma) is given, along with a specific value of xx and its corresponding probability pp, you can use the properties of the standard normal distribution.

Steps:

  1. Identify the z-score corresponding to the given probability.
    p=0.0038p = 0.0038 corresponds to a very low tail probability in the standard normal distribution table.

  2. Use the z-score formula:
    z=xμσz = \frac{x - \mu}{\sigma} Here, μ\mu is the mean, σ\sigma is the standard deviation, and xx is the value for which the probability is given.

  3. Find the z-score:
    From the z-table, a probability p=0.0038p = 0.0038 corresponds to a z-score of approximately 2.67-2.67.

  4. Substitute the values into the z-score formula:
    2.67=67μ6-2.67 = \frac{67 - \mu}{6}

  5. Solve for μ\mu (the mean):
    μ=67(2.67×6)\mu = 67 - (2.67 \times 6) μ=6716.02\mu = 67 - 16.02 μ=50.98\mu = 50.98

Final Answer:

The mean μ\mu is approximately 50.98.

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some related questions:

  1. How is the z-score derived for different probabilities?
  2. What is the significance of the mean in a normal distribution?
  3. How do you interpret the standard deviation in the context of normal distribution?
  4. Can you explain why the z-score for p=0.0038p = 0.0038 is negative?
  5. What would happen if the standard deviation were larger or smaller?
  6. How can we find the probability for a different value of xx using the mean and standard deviation?
  7. What are the applications of normal distribution in real-world scenarios?
  8. How do you use the standard normal table to find probabilities?

Tip: Always ensure to check the tail of the distribution when looking up probabilities in the z-table.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Normal Distribution
Z-score
Mean
Standard Deviation

Formulas

Z-score formula: z = (x - μ) / σ

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School