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Marty

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A variable is normally distributed with a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 10. Which is larger, the percentage of observations between 80 and 90 or the percentage of observations between 120 and 130? Explain your reasoning.
 
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The scores from a state standardized test have a mean of 80 and a standard deviation of 10. The distribution of the scores is roughly bell shaped. Use the Empirical Rule to find the percentage of scores that lie between 60 and 80.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answers will vary. Possible answer: The percentage of observations between 80 and 90 is larger. Both intervals have the same length, but the interval (80,

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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