Normal Distributions and Z-Scores
Students analyze normally distributed data using the empirical rule and z-scores. They calculate probabilities and areas under the normal curve.
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Students analyze normally distributed data using the empirical rule and z-scores. They calculate probabilities and areas under the normal curve.
Key Questions
- What are the characteristics of a normal distribution?
- How does a z-score standardize data?
- How can we use the normal curve to estimate probabilities?
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