NORMAL

DISTRIBUTION
Angela Arias
 At the end of the 45-minute discussion, at least 75% of the students are expected to:

a. identify the different

properties/characteristics of a normal
random variable;
b. express confidence in identifying
the characteristic of a normal
distribution;
c. Sketch the graph of a normal
Normal distribution
It is also known as the Gaussian distribution, is a
probability distribution that is symmetric about
the mean, showing that data near the mean are
more frequent in occurrence than data far from
the mean. The normal distribution appears as a
"bell curve" when graphed.
 Properties of a Normal
Distribution
1. A normal distribution curve is bell-shaped.
2. The mean, median, and mode are equal
and are located at the center of the
distribution.
3. A normal distribution curve is unimodal.
4. The curve is symmetric about the mean.
5. The curve is continuous; that is,
there are no gaps or holes.
6. The curve never touches the x-axis.
7. The width of the curve is determined
by the standard deviation of the
Distribution.
8. The area under the curve is 1.
In this activity, using the given data, get the probability
values P(X) for each of the random variables. Identify the
mean and standard deviation. Sketch the graph of a normal
distribution.
x Frequency
0 1
1 4
2 6
3 4
4 1
0 1/16 0 0
1 4/16 4/16 4/16
2 6/16 12/16 24/16
3 4/16 12/16 36/16
4 1/16 4/16 16/16
32/16 or 2 80/16 or 5
A. Read and analyze the questions. Choose the letter of the best answer.
1. What is another name for normal distribution?
A. Gaussian distribution
B. Poisson distribution
C. Bernoulli’s distribution
D. Probability distribution
2. What is the total area in the distribution under the curve?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
3. Which value is found at the center of the normal curve?
A. mean
B. median
C. mode
D. all of the above
A. Read and analyze the questions. Choose the letter of the
best answer
4. What percent of the area under a normal curve is within 2
standard deviations?
A.68.2%
B. 95.4%
C. 99.7%
D. 100%
5. The graph of a normal distribution is symmetrical about the
________.
A. mean
B. standard deviation
C. mean and standard deviation
D. none of the above
B. Given the normal distribution curve, choose the letter that
corresponds to the property being pertained by the numbered
circle on the
figure.

A. A normal distribution curve is

bell-shaped.
B. The mean, median, and mode
are equal and are located at the
center of the distribution.
C. The curve never touches the x-
axis.
D. The area under the curve is 1.
E. The curve is symmetric about
the mean.
C. Directions: Write ND if the statement describes a
characteristic of a normal distribution, and NND if it does not
describe a characteristic of a normal distribution. Write your
answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. The curve of the distribution is bell-shaped.

2. In a normal distribution, the mean, median
and mode are of equal values.
3. The normal curve gradually gets closer and
closer to 0 on one side.
4. The curve is symmetrical about the mean.
5. The distance between the two inflection points of the
normal curve is equal to the value of the mean.
6. A normal distribution has a mean that is also equal to
the standard deviation.
7. The two parameters of the normal distribution are the
mean and the standard deviation.
8. The normal curve can be described as asymptotic.
9. Two standard deviations away from the left and right of
the mean is equal to 68.3%.
10. The area under the curve bounded by the x-axis is
equal to 1.
Suppose the mean is
60 and the standard
deviation is 5, sketch
a normal curve for
the distribution.
Suppose the mean is 60 and the standard deviation is 5, sketch
a normal curve for the distribution.
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CONSTRUCTING A
NORMAL CURVE
Angela Arias
 At the end of the 45-minute discussion, at least 75% of the students are expected to:

a. analyze the properties of the normal

curve, including mean and standard
deviation;
b. express enthusiasm in constructing a
normal curve;
c. plot data points and draw the normal
curve accurately, ensuring proper scaling
The trunk diameter of a certain
variety of pine tree is normally
distributed with a mean of and a
standard deviation of
STEP 1: Identify the mean and standard
deviation.
STEP 2: Sketch a normal curve that is divided by
7 lines.
STEP 3: Place the mean at the center of the line.
STEP 4: Plot the next corresponding data using
the standard deviation.
Collect real-life data from your
group members (height, test
scores, age, month of birth, date of
birth, etc.). Calculate the mean
and standard deviation of the data
that you gathered. Sketch the
normal distribution of the data and
identify if the data is normally
Sketch a normal curve for each distribution. Label the
x-axis at one, two, and three standard deviations
from the mean.
1.) mean = 95; standard deviation =
12
2.) mean = 100; standard deviation =
15
3.) mean = 60; standard deviation = 6
4.) mean = 23.8; standard deviation =
A continuous random variable X is normally
distributed with a mean of 45 and a standard
deviation of 6. Illustrate a normal curve and
shade the corresponding region of the
probability of the following:
a.
b.
Solve for x in terms of another
variable.
1. ax = b
2. x + y =1
3. y = mx + b
4. z =
 Converting a Normal
Random Variable to a
Standard Normal
Variable and Vice-versa
 At the end of the 45-minute discussion, at least 75% of the students are expected to:

a. apply the z-score formula to convert a

normal random variable to a standard normal
variable;
b. demonstrates a willingness to practice and
improve skills in converting variables
accurately;
c. calculate the z-score for a given normal
random variable using the mean and standard
 Fill Me Up
Complete the table below by filling in the

formula 𝑧 = and solve.

correct value of the required variable. Use this

z x 𝜇 𝜎
23 18 4
-1.17 125 30
515 475 100
0.565 15.5 5.5
 Fill Me Up
Complete the table below by filling in the

formula 𝑧 = and solve.

correct value of the required variable. Use this

z x 𝜇 𝜎
1.25 23 18 4
-1.17 89.9 125 30
0.4 515 475 100
0.565 18.61 15.5 5.5
 Z-SCORE
A z-score is a measure of the number of standard
deviations (σ) of a particular data value away from the
mean (μ).

A z-score measures exactly how many standard

deviations above or below the mean a data point is.
Suppose that a score on a test in
Probability and Statistics is 39 and
the scores are normally distributed
with a mean of 33 and a standard
deviation of 3.
24 27 30 33 36 39 42
Suppose IQ scores are
normally distributed with a
mean of 100 and a standard
deviation of 10. If your IQ is 85,
what is your z-score?
𝑧=
𝑧=
On a nationwide placement
test that is normally
distributed, the mean was 125
and the standard deviation was
15. If you scored 149, what
was your z-score?
𝑧=
𝑧=
The heights of teachers in Sta.
Catalina National High School is
normally distributed with a mean of
150 cm and a standard deviation of 15
cm. Sir Victor's height has a z-score of
3.25. What is the actual height of Sir
Victor?
 𝑥 = 𝑧𝜎 + 𝜇
= 3.25(15 cm) + 150 cm

𝑥 = 198.75 𝑐m
= 48.75 cm + 150 cm
The time it takes for a cell to divide
is normally distributed, with an
average of 60 minutes and a
standard deviation of 5 minutes.
How long will it take for a given cell
to divide if its “mitosis” has a z-score
of -1.35?
 𝑥 = 𝑧𝜎 + 𝜇
= -1.35(5 min) + 60 min

𝒙 = 𝟓𝟑. 𝟐𝟓 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒕𝒆s
= -6.75 min + 60 min
Victor, a Grade 11 student of Valencia National High School is one of the
candidates for the scholarship program in one of the well-known companies in
their municipality. He has already submitted the different requirements like
the ITR of his parents and G10 Report Card. The HR of the said company made
a list of the five priority subjects and he instructed his clerk to compute the
mean and standard deviation. Assuming that you are the assigned clerk, kindly
complete the following table:
SUBJECT Grade SUBJECTS Grade z-scores
Filipino 85 Filipino 85
English 83
English 83
Math 90
Social Science 88 Math 90
Science 88 Social 88
MEAN Science
SD Science 88
Victor, a Grade 11 student of Valencia National High School is one of the
candidates for the scholarship program in one of the well-known companies in
their municipality. He has already submitted the different requirements like
the ITR of his parents and G10 Report Card. The HR of the said company made
a list of the five priority subjects and he instructed his clerk to compute the
mean and standard deviation. Assuming that you are the assigned clerk, kindly
complete the following table:
SUBJECT Grade SUBJECTS Grade z-scores
Filipino 85 Filipino 85 -0.25
English 83
English 83 -0.56
Math 90
Social Science 88 Math 90 0.53
Science 88 Social 88 0.22
MEAN 86.6 Science
SD 60.39 Science 88 0.22
Supply the needed information by solving the
missing value.
1. x = 25, µ= 40, σ = 6, z =?
2. z = -2.25, µ= 218, σ = 36, x =?
3. x = 39, µ= 30, σ = 3, z =?
4. x = 125, µ= 105, σ = 8, z =?
5. z = 1.11, µ= 145, σ = 20, x =?
The Candelaria Automobile Association reports
that the average time it takes to respond to an
emergency call is 30 minutes. Assume the
variable is normally distributed and the standard
deviation is 4.5 minutes.
a. How long will a call be responded to if it has a
z-score of 0.75?
b. How long will a call be responded to if it has a
z-score of – 1.83?