Math Problem Statement

Below is a graph of a normal distribution with mean μ=4 and standard deviation σ=2. The shaded region represents the probability of obtaining a value from this distribution that is between 3 and 6. Shade the corresponding region under the standard normal curve.

Solution

The problem you are working on involves normal distribution and requires shading the corresponding region under the standard normal curve, based on the given data.

Given:

  • The original normal distribution has a mean (μ\mu) of 4 and a standard deviation (σ\sigma) of 2.
  • The problem asks for the probability of obtaining a value between 3 and 6.

Step 1: Convert to Z-scores

You need to convert the values 3 and 6 from the original distribution to the standard normal distribution (with mean 0 and standard deviation 1). The formula for converting a raw score to a Z-score is:

Z=XμσZ = \frac{X - \mu}{\sigma}

Where XX is the value from the original distribution.

For X=3X = 3:

Z1=342=12=0.5Z_1 = \frac{3 - 4}{2} = \frac{-1}{2} = -0.5

For X=6X = 6:

Z2=642=22=1Z_2 = \frac{6 - 4}{2} = \frac{2}{2} = 1

Step 2: Shade the Corresponding Region

The standard normal curve should have a shaded region between Z=0.5Z = -0.5 and Z=1Z = 1. Based on the graph below, you should mark the area between these Z-values.

  • The left endpoint of the shaded region corresponds to Z=0.5Z = -0.5.
  • The right endpoint of the shaded region corresponds to Z=1Z = 1.

Correction for Your Attempt:

It seems the original attempt did not correctly shade this area. You need to select the region between Z=0.5Z = -0.5 and Z=1Z = 1 on the standard normal curve, which reflects the transformation from the original normal distribution.

Would you like further details on how to calculate probabilities or interpret the Z-scores?

Here are some additional questions to further explore this topic:

  1. How do you calculate probabilities for a normal distribution using Z-scores?
  2. What is the importance of the standard normal curve in statistics?
  3. How can you use a Z-table or technology to find the area under a normal curve?
  4. Why do we use the standard normal distribution to compare different datasets?
  5. How does the shape of the normal curve change with different standard deviations?

Tip: Always check the Z-scores and ensure correct interpretation before shading the area on the standard normal curve.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Statistics
Normal Distribution
Z-scores

Formulas

Z = (X - μ) / σ

Theorems

Properties of the Standard Normal Distribution

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12 or introductory college statistics