Math Problem Statement

About ___% of the area is between z = -2 and z = 2 (or within 2 standard deviations of the mean).

Solution

The image asks for the area under the standard normal distribution curve between z=2z = -2 and z=2z = 2, and to convert that area into a percentage.

To solve this:

  1. In a standard normal distribution, the total area under the curve is 1, representing 100%.
  2. The area between z=2z = -2 and z=2z = 2 corresponds to the probability of a value falling within two standard deviations of the mean.
  3. From standard normal distribution tables or a calculator, the cumulative probability for z=2z = 2 is approximately 0.9772, and for z=2z = -2, it is 0.0228.
  4. The area between z=2z = -2 and z=2z = 2 is: 0.97720.0228=0.95440.9772 - 0.0228 = 0.9544
  5. Converting this into a percentage: 0.9544×100=95.44%0.9544 \times 100 = 95.44\%

So, about 95.44% of the area is between z=2z = -2 and z=2z = 2.

Would you like more details or have any further questions?

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. What is the area under the normal curve between z=1z = -1 and z=1z = 1?
  2. How does the empirical rule (68-95-99.7 rule) apply to normal distributions?
  3. How can we calculate areas under the curve for non-standard normal distributions?
  4. What is the cumulative probability for z=3z = 3?
  5. How would the area change if you used a different z-range, like z=3z = -3 to z=3z = 3?

Tip: The standard normal distribution tables can be used to find cumulative probabilities for any z-score!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Normal Distribution
Standard Deviation

Formulas

Cumulative distribution function for normal distribution

Theorems

Empirical Rule (68-95-99.7 Rule)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12