Module 1.2 - The Normal Curve
Module 1.2 - The Normal Curve
Module 1.2 - The Normal Curve
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Normal Distribution
The normal distribution is defined by the density
function:
2
1 x
1
2
f ( x) e
2
This function happens to be
Symmetrical,
Bell-shaped,
and easy to use tables are available.
e = 2.72 π = 3.14
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Normal Distribution IMAGE
Normal Distribution Image
Normal Distribution Image
What is Normal (Gaussian) Distribution?
• The normal distribution is a descriptive model
that describes real world situations.
• Mean = Median
• Z = X-μ
σ
• Z indicates how many standard deviations away
from the mean the point x lies.
• Z score is calculated to 2 decimal places.
• A standard normal distribution is the set of all z-
scores.
z-scores
A z-score reflects how many standard
deviations above or below the mean a
raw score is.
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How to Construct the Normal Curve?
Example 1: Assume that 68.2% of grade 11
students have heights between 1.5 and 1.7 m
and the data are normally distributed.
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How to Construct the Normal Curve?
Example 1: Assume that 68,2% of grade 11 students have
heights between 1.5 and 1.7 m and the data are normally
distributed.
b. Compute the Standard Deviation
By property of the given normal dist., 66.7%
accounts for 1 standard deviation of the mean.
Therefore, μ - δ = 1.5 and μ + δ = 1.7. Use the 2nd
equation to solve for standard deviation:
μ + δ = 1.7
1.6 + δ = 1.7
δ = 0.1
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How to Construct the Normal Curve?
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Normal Distribution Image
Standard Deviation
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PROBLEM 2
a. Mean
b. Standard Deviation
c. Draw the normal curve
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PROBLEM 2
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Normal Distribution Image
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Let Us Apply the Z-Score
x z
700 500
2
z 100
Her z-score would be 2 which means her score is
two standard deviations above the mean.
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Let Us Apply the Z-Score