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Understanding Normal Distribution Basics

The document provides information about the normal distribution including: 1) It describes key figures in the discovery and development of the normal distribution such as Abraham De Moivre and Carl Friedrich Gauss. 2) It outlines key properties of the normal distribution including that it is bell-shaped, symmetrical, and forms the basis for statistical inference by approximating other distributions. 3) It provides examples of how to calculate probabilities and convert scores to z-scores using the normal distribution and standard normal distribution.

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Understanding Normal Distribution Basics

The document provides information about the normal distribution including: 1) It describes key figures in the discovery and development of the normal distribution such as Abraham De Moivre and Carl Friedrich Gauss. 2) It outlines key properties of the normal distribution including that it is bell-shaped, symmetrical, and forms the basis for statistical inference by approximating other distributions. 3) It provides examples of how to calculate probabilities and convert scores to z-scores using the normal distribution and standard normal distribution.

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Property of STI SH1923 Weeks 5 - 6

Normal Distribution

 Normal Distribution
 Standard Normal Distribution
Abraham De Moivre Carl Friedrich Gauss
• Least squares method • Doctrine of Changes
• Discovery of normal • Derived the normal
distribution (also known as distribution
the Gaussian Distribution)
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Normal Distributions

Bell-shaped Symmetrical Basis for Approximation


inference of other
distribution

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The Normal Curve

Source: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Normal-Distribution-with-three-standard-deviations-from-mean_fig2_261798694

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Properties of a Normal Curve
Parameters Mean and Standard Deviation

Highest Point Mean Mode Median

Mean

Shape of Curve Symmetrical

Standard How flat and wide


Deviation
Total Area Is equal to 1

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The Empirical Rule

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Example

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Areas Under Normal Curve

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Example
Can we say that Abby’s score with respect to her class is
far than Paolo’s score with respect to his class?

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Standard Normal Deviation
The standard deviation is a measure of spread; the more
spread out the numbers are, the higher the standard
deviation will be.

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The Score

number of standard deviations


measurement
mean
standard deviation

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Example
Value in Original Corresponding Value or
Box A Distribution Standard Unit

𝑧 =0 𝑧 > 0
Box B 𝑧<0
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Example

How many standard deviations from


the mean is 6.9? (Compute for the
value)
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Is the pizza parlor in danger of losing


its franchise?
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Example

Converting 6.9 to standard units,

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Standard Normal Distribution

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Example
The length of time students take to present
their final project report is known to be
normally distributed with a mean of 30
minutes and a standard deviation of 5
minutes. Find the probability that a student
will take between 40 and 50 minutes for a
presentation.

Let X represent the time taken for a


presentation, then the probability can be
written as . Source: 172-1722899_aquatic-programs-workshop-icon-png.png

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Example

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Example
Use simple transformation:

Using the Table A4, locate the units and tenth values of and .

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Example
Using the Table A4, locate the hundredth values of and in the
column headings.

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eLMS Activity

Week 5, Session 15:


• Watch eLMS Video 1.
• Accomplish eLMS Activity:
Creating A Normal Curve
through Microsoft Excel.

Week 6, Session 18:


• Accomplish eLMS Activity:
Random Questions
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