Normal Distribution
Students will understand the properties of the normal distribution and calculate probabilities using z-scores.
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Students will understand the properties of the normal distribution and calculate probabilities using z-scores.
Key Questions
- Explain the characteristics of a normal distribution.
- Analyze the role of the mean and standard deviation in shaping a normal curve.
- Construct probabilities for a given normal distribution using z-scores.
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