Question 1

Use the empirical rule to solve the problem.
-The lifetimes of lightbulbs of a particular type are normally distributed with a mean of 210 hours and a standard deviation of 5 hours. What percentage of the bulbs have lifetimes that lie within 1 Standard deviation to either side of the mean? 
A)95.44%
B)31.74%
C)84.13%
D)68.26%

Accepted Answer

The empirical rule states that for a normally distributed dataset, approximately 68% of the data falls within one standard deviation of the mean.

Question 2

Provide an appropriate response.
-Most problems involving normally distributed variables are one of two types. Type A: Find a probability or percentage, e.g. find the probability that X lies in a specified range. Type B: Find the observation corresponding to a given probability or percentage. Suppose that scores on a test are normally distributed with a mean of 80 and a standard deviation Of 8. Which of the following questions below are of type B?
A. Find the 80th percentile.
B. Find the cutoff for the A grade if the top 10% get an A.
C. Find the percentage scoring more than 90.
D. Find the score that separates the bottom 30% from the top 70%.
E. Find the probability that a randomly selected student will score more than 80. 
A)a, b, d
B)b, d
C)a, b, c, d
D)c, e

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Find the specified percentile, quartile, or decile.
-The annual precipitation for one city is normally distributed with a mean of 26 inches and a standard deviation of 4 inches. Find the 2nd decile. 
A)22.64 inches
B)34.2 inches
C)29.36 inches
D)17.8 inches

Accepted Answer

The 2nd decile corresponds to the 20th percentile in a distribution. To find this value in a normal distribution, we use the Z-score formula. The Z-score for the 20th percentile is approximately -0.84. Using the formula $X = \mu + Z\sigma$, where $\mu$ is the mean, $\sigma$ is the standard deviation, and $Z$ is the Z-score, we calculate $X = 26 + (-0.84)(4) = 26 - 3.36 = 22.64$ inches.

Question 4

Provide an appropriate response. Assume that the variable under consideration has a density curve.
-The percentage of all possible observations of the variable that lie between 5 and 10 equals the area under its density curve between and , expressed as a percentage. 
A)0.05, 0.1
B)5, 10
C)6, 11
D)2.5, 5

Accepted Answer

The percentage of observations between two points on a density curve is directly given by the area under the curve between those two points, expressed as a percentage. Therefore, if the question states the percentage of observations between 5 and 10, it directly refers to the area under the curve between these points, without needing to convert into decimal or any other form.

Question 5

Estimate the indicated probability by using the normal distribution as an approximation to the binomial distribution.
-A product is manufactured in batches of 120 and the overall rate of defects is 5%. Estimate the probability that a randomly selected batch contains more than 6 defects. 
A)0.4168
B)0.4641
C)0.5871
D)0.0832

Accepted Answer

The probability of a batch containing more than 6 defects is the same as the probability of a batch containing 7 or more defects. The mean of the binomial distribution is np = 120 * 0.05 = 6, and the standard deviation is sqrt(np(1-p)) = sqrt(6 * 0.95) = 2.45. The probability of a batch containing 7 or more defects is the same as the probability of a z-score greater than (7 - 6) / 2.45 = 0.41. The probability of a z-score greater than 0.41 is 0.3413, so the probability of a batch containing 7 or more defects is 0.3413.

Question 6

Use a table of areas to find the specified area under the standard normal curve.
-The area that lies either to the left of 1.56 or to the right 2.30 
A)0.0701
B)0.9299
C)0.9513
D)0.0487

Accepted Answer

The area to the left of 1.56 is approximately 0.9406, and the area to the right of 2.30 is approximately 0.0107. Adding these gives 0.9513.

Question 7

Estimate the indicated probability by using the normal distribution as an approximation to the binomial distribution.
-Estimate the probability that in 200 rolls of a balanced die, the number of sixes is between 36 and 45 inclusive. 
A)0.3239
B)0.3305
C)0.2914
D)0.2639

Accepted Answer

To estimate this probability using the normal distribution as an approximation to the binomial distribution, we first need to find the mean (μ) and standard deviation (σ) of the binomial distribution. For a binomial distribution, μ = np and σ = sqrt(np(1-p)), where n is the number of trials (in this case, 200 rolls), and p is the probability of success on each trial (getting a six, which has a probability of 1/6).μ = np = 200 * (1/6) = 33.33σ = sqrt(np(1-p)) = sqrt(200 * (1/6) * (5/6)) ≈ 7.07Next, we convert the binomial problem into a normal distribution problem. We are asked to find the probability of getting between 36 and 45 sixes, inclusive. To use the normal approximation, we apply continuity correction, adjusting our range to 35.5 (one half below 36) and 45.5 (one half above 45).Now, we convert these values to z-scores:z1 = (35.5 - 33.33) / 7.07 ≈ 0.31z2 = (45.5 - 33.33) / 7.07 ≈ 1.72Using standard normal distribution tables or a calculator, we find the probabilities corresponding to these z-scores and subtract the smaller from the larger to find the probability of being between these two values.P(0.31 < Z < 1.72) ≈ P(Z < 1.72) - P(Z < 0.31) ≈ 0.9573 - 0.6268 = 0.3305Therefore, the correct answer is B) 0.3305.

Question 8

Solve the problem.
-Data were reported for household size (number of people in household)in a small community. The size distribution is given in the table. Obtain a relative-frequency histogram for these data and  Determine whether the household sizes are approximately normally distributed. $\begin{array}{c|c}
\begin{array}{c}
\text { Size } \
\text { (\# of people) }
\end{array} & \text { Frequency } \
\hline \text { 1-under } 2 & 4 \
\text { 2-under } 3 & 0 \
\text { 3-under } 4 & 2 \
\text { 4-under 5 } & 10 \
\text { 5-under 6 } & 32 \
\text { 6-under 7 } & 28 \
\text { 7-under } 8 & 8 \
\text { 8-under } 9 & 4
\end{array}$
 
A)Yes. The distribution is bell-shaped.
B)No. The distribution is right-skewed.
C)No. The distribution is left-skewed.
D)No. The distribution has outliers.

Accepted Answer

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-Data were reported for household...

Question 9

Estimate the indicated probability by using the normal distribution as an approximation to the binomial distribution.
-In one county, the conviction rate for speeding is 85%. Estimate the probability that of the next 100 speeding summonses issued, there will be at least 90 convictions. 
A)0.1038
B)0.0420
C)0.8962
D)0.3962

Accepted Answer

To estimate this probability using the normal distribution as an approximation to the binomial distribution, we first calculate the mean (μ) and standard deviation (σ) of the binomial distribution. For a binomial distribution, μ = np and σ = sqrt(np(1-p)), where n is the number of trials (in this case, 100 speeding summonses) and p is the probability of success (in this case, the conviction rate of 0.85).μ = np = 100 * 0.85 = 85σ = sqrt(np(1-p)) = sqrt(100 * 0.85 * (1 - 0.85)) = sqrt(12.75) ≈ 3.57To find the probability of at least 90 convictions, we need to find P(X ≥ 90). We convert this to a Z-score to use the normal distribution for the approximation.Z = (X - μ) / σ = (90 - 85) / 3.57 ≈ 1.40Using the Z-table, we find the probability of Z being less than 1.40 and subtract it from 1 to find the probability of Z being greater than or equal to 1.40. This gives us the probability of at least 90 convictions.P(Z ≥ 1.40) ≈ 1 - 0.9192 = 0.0808However, the closest answer provided is 0.1038, which indicates a slight discrepancy possibly due to rounding or a different interpretation of the Z-table values. Given the options, 0.1038 (A) is the closest to the calculated estimate, acknowledging a potential approximation or calculation difference.

Question 10

Use a table of areas to obtain the shaded area under the standard normal curve.
-  
A)$0.8790$
B) $0.1210$
C) $0.7580$
D) $0.2420$

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Use a table of areas to find the specified area under the standard normal curve.
-The area that lies to the right of -1.82 
A)0.4656
B)0.9656
C)-0.0344
D)0.0344

Accepted Answer

The area to the left of -1.82 under the standard normal curve is approximately 0.0344. Since the total area under the curve is 1, the area to the right of -1.82 is 1 - 0.0344 = 0.9656.

Question 12

Fill in the blanks by standardizing the normally distributed variable.
-The amount of time that customers wait in line during peak hours at one bank is normally distributed with a mean of 13 minutes and a standard deviation of 3 minutes. The percentage of Time that the waiting time lies between 11 and 13 minutes is equal to the area under the standard
Normal curve between ___ and ___. 
A)-2, 0
B)0.62, 0.77
C)0, 0.67
D)-0.67, 0

Accepted Answer

To standardize a normally distributed variable, we use the formula $Z = \frac{X - \mu}{\sigma}$, where $X$ is the value, $\mu$ is the mean, and $\sigma$ is the standard deviation. For $X = 11$, $Z = \frac{11 - 13}{3} = -\frac{2}{3} = -0.67$. For $X = 13$, $Z = \frac{13 - 13}{3} = 0$. Therefore, the area under the standard normal curve we're looking for is between $-0.67$ and $0$.

Question 13

Provide an appropriate response.
-Which of the following statements concerning the standard normal curve is/are true (if any)? 
a. The area under the standard normal curve to the left of -3 is zero.
B. The area under the standard normal curve between any two z-scores is greater than zero.
C. The area under the standard normal curve between two z-scores will be negative if both z-scores
Are negative.
D. The area under the standard normal curve to the left of any z-score is less than 1. 
A)a, b
B)b, d
C)a, c
D)a

Accepted Answer

The area under the standard normal curve between any two z-scores is always positive, reflecting the probability of observations falling within that range. The area to the left of any z-score is less than 1 because the total area under the curve equals 1, and any point to the left excludes some portion of the curve.

Question 14

Find the indicated probability or percentage for the normally distributed variable.
-The lengths of human pregnancies are normally distributed with a mean of 268 days and a standard deviation of 15 days. What is the probability that a pregnancy lasts at least 300 days? 
A)0.0166
B)0.0179
C)0.4834
D)0.9834

Accepted Answer

To find the probability that a pregnancy lasts at least 300 days, we calculate the z-score for 300 days using the formula $z = \frac{x - \mu}{\sigma}$, where $x$ is 300 days, $\mu$ is the mean (268 days), and $\sigma$ is the standard deviation (15 days). This gives us $z = \frac{300 - 268}{15} = \frac{32}{15} \approx 2.13$. Looking up this z-score in a standard normal distribution table or using a calculator, we find the probability of being above this z-score is approximately 0.0166, indicating a very low probability of a pregnancy lasting at least 300 days.

Question 15

Find the specified percentile, quartile, or decile.
-The weights of certain machine components are normally distributed with a mean of 8.98 g and a standard deviation of 0.05 g. Find the 97th percentile. 
A)8.99 g
B)9.00 g
C)9.12 g
D)9.07 g

Accepted Answer

The 97th percentile corresponds to a z-score of approximately 1.88 in a standard normal distribution. Using the formula X = μ + zσ, where μ = 8.98 and σ = 0.05, we calculate X = 8.98 + (1.88)(0.05) = 9.07 g.

Question 16

Use a table of areas for the standard normal curve to find the required z-score.
-Find the z-score for which the area under the standard normal curve to its left is 0.04 
A)-1.48
B)-1.63
C)-1.75
D)-1.89

Accepted Answer

The z-score for which the area under the standard normal curve to its left is 0.04 is approximately -1.75. This is found by looking up the area (or probability) in a standard normal distribution table or using a calculator designed for statistical analysis.

Question 17

Use a table of areas to obtain the shaded area under the standard normal curve.
-  
A)$0.6424$
B) $0.3576$
C) $0.8212$
D) $0.1788$

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Use a table of areas for the standard normal curve to find the required z-score.
-Determine the two z-scores that divide the area under the standard normal curve into a middle 0.96 area and two outside 0.02 areas. 
A)0 and 2.05
B)-1.75 and 1.75
C)-2.05 and 2.05
D)-2.33 and 2.33

Accepted Answer

The middle 0.96 area under the standard normal curve leaves 0.04 to be split equally between the two tails, with 0.02 in each tail. Looking up 0.02 in the z-table (or using a calculator) for the area in the tail gives a z-score of approximately ±2.05.

Question 19

Find the specified percentile, quartile, or decile.
-A bank's loan officer rates applicants for credit. The ratings are normally distributed with a mean of 200 and a standard deviation of 50. Find the 6th decile. 
A)212.5
B)207.8
C)211.3
D)187.5

Accepted Answer

The 6th decile corresponds to the 60th percentile. For a normal distribution, the z-score for the 60th percentile is approximately 0.253. Using the formula X = μ + zσ, where μ is the mean and σ is the standard deviation, we calculate X = 200 + 0.253(50) = 212.65, which is closest to option A (212.5).

Question 20

Find the indicated probability or percentage for the normally distributed variable.
-The variable $X$ is normally distributed.The mean is $\mu = 22.0$ and the standard deviation is $\sigma = 2.4$. Find $P ( 19.7 < X < 25.3 )$.  
A)$0.7477$
B) $1.0847$
C) $0.4107$
D) $0.3370$

Accepted Answer

To find $P(19.7 < X < 25.3)$, we first convert the X values to Z-scores using the formula $Z = \frac{X - \mu}{\sigma}$. For $X = 19.7$, $Z = \frac{19.7 - 22.0}{2.4} = -0.9583$. For $X = 25.3$, $Z = \frac{25.3 - 22.0}{2.4} = 1.375$. Looking these Z-scores up in a standard normal distribution table or using a calculator, we find the probabilities corresponding to these Z-scores and subtract the smaller from the larger to find the probability of X being between 19.7 and 25.3. The result is approximately 0.7477, indicating that there is a 74.77% chance that X falls between 19.7 and 25.3.

Quiz 6: The Normal Distribution

Use the empirical rule to solve the problem. -The lifetimes of lightbulbs of a particular type are normally distributed with a mean of 210 hours and a standard deviation of 5 hours. What percentage of the bulbs have lifetimes that lie within 1 Standard deviation to either side of the mean?

Find the specified percentile, quartile, or decile. -The annual precipitation for one city is normally distributed with a mean of 26 inches and a standard deviation of 4 inches. Find the 2nd decile.

Provide an appropriate response. Assume that the variable under consideration has a density curve. -The percentage of all possible observations of the variable that lie between 5 and 10 equals the area under its density curve between and , expressed as a percentage.

Estimate the indicated probability by using the normal distribution as an approximation to the binomial distribution. -A product is manufactured in batches of 120 and the overall rate of defects is 5%. Estimate the probability that a randomly selected batch contains more than 6 defects.

Use a table of areas to find the specified area under the standard normal curve. -The area that lies either to the left of 1.56 or to the right 2.30

Estimate the indicated probability by using the normal distribution as an approximation to the binomial distribution. -Estimate the probability that in 200 rolls of a balanced die, the number of sixes is between 36 and 45 inclusive.

Estimate the indicated probability by using the normal distribution as an approximation to the binomial distribution. -In one county, the conviction rate for speeding is 85%. Estimate the probability that of the next 100 speeding summonses issued, there will be at least 90 convictions.

Use a table of areas to obtain the shaded area under the standard normal curve. -

Use a table of areas to find the specified area under the standard normal curve. -The area that lies to the right of -1.82

Find the indicated probability or percentage for the normally distributed variable. -The lengths of human pregnancies are normally distributed with a mean of 268 days and a standard deviation of 15 days. What is the probability that a pregnancy lasts at least 300 days?

Find the specified percentile, quartile, or decile. -The weights of certain machine components are normally distributed with a mean of 8.98 g and a standard deviation of 0.05 g. Find the 97th percentile.

Use a table of areas for the standard normal curve to find the required z-score. -Find the z-score for which the area under the standard normal curve to its left is 0.04

Use a table of areas to obtain the shaded area under the standard normal curve. -

Use a table of areas for the standard normal curve to find the required z-score. -Determine the two z-scores that divide the area under the standard normal curve into a middle 0.96 area and two outside 0.02 areas.

Find the specified percentile, quartile, or decile. -A bank's loan officer rates applicants for credit. The ratings are normally distributed with a mean of 200 and a standard deviation of 50. Find the 6th decile.

Find the indicated probability or percentage for the normally distributed variable. -The variable $X$ is normally distributed.The mean is $\mu = 22.0$ and the standard deviation is $\sigma = 2.4$ . Find $P ( 19.7 < X < 25.3 )$ .

Quiz 6: The Normal Distribution

Use the empirical rule to solve the problem. -The lifetimes of lightbulbs of a particular type are normally distributed with a mean of 210 hours and a standard deviation of 5 hours. What percentage of the bulbs have lifetimes that lie within 1 Standard deviation to either side of the mean?

Find the specified percentile, quartile, or decile. -The annual precipitation for one city is normally distributed with a mean of 26 inches and a standard deviation of 4 inches. Find the 2nd decile.

Provide an appropriate response. Assume that the variable under consideration has a density curve. -The percentage of all possible observations of the variable that lie between 5 and 10 equals the area under its density curve between and , expressed as a percentage.

Estimate the indicated probability by using the normal distribution as an approximation to the binomial distribution. -A product is manufactured in batches of 120 and the overall rate of defects is 5%. Estimate the probability that a randomly selected batch contains more than 6 defects.

Use a table of areas to find the specified area under the standard normal curve. -The area that lies either to the left of 1.56 or to the right 2.30

Estimate the indicated probability by using the normal distribution as an approximation to the binomial distribution. -Estimate the probability that in 200 rolls of a balanced die, the number of sixes is between 36 and 45 inclusive.

Estimate the indicated probability by using the normal distribution as an approximation to the binomial distribution. -In one county, the conviction rate for speeding is 85%. Estimate the probability that of the next 100 speeding summonses issued, there will be at least 90 convictions.

Use a table of areas to obtain the shaded area under the standard normal curve. -

Use a table of areas to find the specified area under the standard normal curve. -The area that lies to the right of -1.82

Find the indicated probability or percentage for the normally distributed variable. -The lengths of human pregnancies are normally distributed with a mean of 268 days and a standard deviation of 15 days. What is the probability that a pregnancy lasts at least 300 days?

Find the specified percentile, quartile, or decile. -The weights of certain machine components are normally distributed with a mean of 8.98 g and a standard deviation of 0.05 g. Find the 97th percentile.

Use a table of areas for the standard normal curve to find the required z-score. -Find the z-score for which the area under the standard normal curve to its left is 0.04

Use a table of areas to obtain the shaded area under the standard normal curve. -

Use a table of areas for the standard normal curve to find the required z-score. -Determine the two z-scores that divide the area under the standard normal curve into a middle 0.96 area and two outside 0.02 areas.

Find the specified percentile, quartile, or decile. -A bank's loan officer rates applicants for credit. The ratings are normally distributed with a mean of 200 and a standard deviation of 50. Find the 6th decile.

Find the indicated probability or percentage for the normally distributed variable. -The variable XXX is normally distributed.The mean is μ=22.0\mu = 22.0μ=22.0 and the standard deviation is σ=2.4\sigma = 2.4σ=2.4 . Find P(19.7<X<25.3) P ( 19.7 < X < 25.3 ) P(19.7<X<25.3) .

Find the indicated probability or percentage for the normally distributed variable. -The variable $X$ is normally distributed.The mean is $\mu = 22.0$ and the standard deviation is $\sigma = 2.4$ . Find $P ( 19.7 < X < 25.3 )$ .