Practice - Applications & Limitations
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Practice Questions
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What are two common applications of the Normal Distribution?
💡 Hint: Think about real-world scenarios involving measurements.
Why is it important to examine data for normality before using the Normal Distribution?
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of assuming normality in varied data.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which of the following is a common application of the Normal Distribution?
💡 Hint: Consider where distributions are clustered around a mean.
True or False: The Normal Distribution is a good model for income data.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the characteristics of income distribution.
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Challenge Problems
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A company claims that the heights of its employees are normally distributed with a mean of 170 cm and a standard deviation of 10 cm. If a new employee’s height is 185 cm, what percentile does this employee fall within?
💡 Hint: Remember to standardize the height before finding the percentile.
Discuss how non-normal income distribution could impact financial decision-making in a real-world scenario.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications on market predictions and risk assessments.
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