Normal Distribution
Normal Distribution
Normal Distribution
Learning Outcomes
Solution.
Note: The z values are negative for values of variables that are below the mean.
Standard N ormal Probabilities
Standard N ormal Probabilities
Examples
Problem 2. In a study it was found that people keep their television for an average of
4.8 years. The standard deviation is 1 year, and the variable is normally distributed. If a
television is selected at random, find the probability that it is between 5 and 6 years
old.
Cont. of Problem 2
Find the two areas corresponding to 0.2 and 1.2.
For z=0.2, the area is 0.0793. For z=1.2, the area is 0.3849.
Subtract the areas: 0.3849-0.0793=0.3056 or 30.56%.
Hence, the probability that a randomly selected television set is between 5
and 6 years old is 30.56%
Examples
Problem 3