Math Problem Statement

In a normal distribution, a data value located 1.3 standard deviations below the mean, 2.5 standard deviations above the mean, and the mean has standard z-scores.

Solution

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1. A data value located 1.3 standard deviations below the mean:

  • The z-score is simply the number of standard deviations away from the mean, with values below the mean being negative.
  • Answer: z=1.3z = -1.3

2. A data value located 2.5 standard deviations above the mean:

  • Since the data value is above the mean, the z-score is positive.
  • Answer: z=2.5z = 2.5

3. The mean in a normal distribution:

  • The mean of a normal distribution corresponds to a z-score of 0 because it is the central value.
  • Answer: z=0z = 0

Would you like a more detailed explanation of these z-score concepts?

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. What is the general formula for calculating a z-score?
  2. How does the shape of a normal distribution help with understanding z-scores?
  3. What percentage of data lies within 1 standard deviation of the mean in a normal distribution?
  4. How do z-scores help in comparing values from different distributions?
  5. What is the z-score of a data point that is exactly 1 standard deviation below the mean?

Tip: In a normal distribution, approximately 68% of data lies within ±1 standard deviation from the mean.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Normal Distribution
Z-Scores
Standard Deviation

Formulas

Z-Score Formula: z = (X - μ) / σ

Theorems

68-95-99.7 Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12