Math Problem Statement

In N(2, 4) the mean is , the standard deviation is .

Two standard deviations left of the mean is . The is when Z = (Z-score on standard normal curve).

Two standard deviations right of the mean is . This is when Z = . (Z-score on standard normal curve).

In the formulas = and

The value of gives

The value of Z gives

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Solution

Let’s first analyze and complete the details for your scenario.

We are working with a normal distribution N(2,4)N(2, 4), where:

  • Mean (μ\mu) = 2
  • Variance (σ2\sigma^2) = 4, so the standard deviation (σ\sigma) = 4=2\sqrt{4} = 2.

Now let's go through each part of your statement:

  1. Two standard deviations left of the mean:

    • This means μ2σ=22×2=2\mu - 2\sigma = 2 - 2 \times 2 = -2.
    • The Z-score corresponding to this is Z=2Z = -2.
  2. Two standard deviations right of the mean:

    • This means μ+2σ=2+2×2=6\mu + 2\sigma = 2 + 2 \times 2 = 6.
    • The Z-score corresponding to this is Z=2Z = 2.

Key formulas:

  • The Z-score is calculated as: Z=XμσZ = \frac{X - \mu}{\sigma} where XX is the value on the normal distribution, μ\mu is the mean, and σ\sigma is the standard deviation.

Completing the formulas:

  • The value of μ\mu (mean) gives 2.
  • The value of σ\sigma (standard deviation) gives 2.
  • The value of σ2\sigma^2 (variance) gives 4.
  • The value of μ2σ\mu - 2\sigma (two standard deviations left of the mean) gives -2.
  • The value of μ+2σ\mu + 2\sigma (two standard deviations right of the mean) gives 6.
  • The value of ZZ for two standard deviations left of the mean gives -2.
  • The value of ZZ for two standard deviations right of the mean gives 2.

Would you like further details or explanations? Here are some additional questions that build on this:

  1. What is the probability of a Z-score between -2 and 2 in a normal distribution?
  2. How does the Z-score relate to percentiles in a normal distribution?
  3. How would you calculate the Z-score for an arbitrary value XX not two standard deviations from the mean?
  4. Can you explain the 68-95-99.7 rule in the context of standard deviations and normal distribution?
  5. How does the standard deviation influence the shape of a normal distribution curve?

Tip: The Z-score provides a standardized way to compare values from different normal distributions, translating them into the same scale.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Normal Distribution
Standard Deviation
Z-Score

Formulas

Z = (X - μ) / σ
μ - 2σ
μ + 2σ

Theorems

Properties of the Normal Distribution
Z-Score Interpretation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12