Math Problem Statement
Solution
To answer the questions, we will use the normal distribution , where the mean is 100 and the standard deviation is 16. Here's how we'll approach each part:
a) What percent of people's IQs are expected to be over 80?
First, we calculate the z-score for an IQ of 80: We then look up the cumulative probability for from standard normal distribution tables or use a calculator. The cumulative probability corresponding to is approximately 0.1056. This means about 10.56% of people have IQs below 80. So the percent of people with IQs above 80 is:
Thus, approximately 89.4% of people’s IQs are expected to be above 80.
b) What percent of people's IQs are expected to be under 95?
Now, we calculate the z-score for 95: The cumulative probability for is approximately 0.3770, meaning about 37.70% of people have IQs below 95.
Thus, approximately 37.7% of people’s IQs are expected to be below 95.
c) What percent of people's IQs are expected to be between 116 and 136?
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For an IQ of 116, the z-score is: The cumulative probability for is approximately 0.8413.
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For an IQ of 136, the z-score is: The cumulative probability for is approximately 0.9878.
Now, subtract the cumulative probabilities:
Thus, approximately 14.7% of people’s IQs are expected to be between 116 and 136.
Would you like more details on any of these steps, or clarification?
Here are five related questions:
- How is the z-score formula derived for normal distributions?
- What does it mean for a distribution to be "normal"?
- How do you interpret cumulative probability values?
- How do percentiles relate to the z-score in normal distributions?
- What are the applications of normal distribution in real-world statistics?
Tip: Always double-check cumulative probabilities with a standard normal distribution table or calculator!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Statistics
Normal Distribution
Z-scores
Formulas
Z = (X - μ) / σ
Cumulative Probability from Z-scores
Theorems
68-95-99.7 Rule for Normal Distributions
Suitable Grade Level
College Level (Statistics)
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