Practice Limitations (8.2) - Normal Distribution - IB 10 Mathematics – Group 5, Statistics & Probability
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What type of data does the Normal Distribution not apply well to?

💡 Hint: Think about distributions that are not symmetrical.

Question 2 Easy

What is one benefit of transforming data?

💡 Hint: Consider the shape of the data distribution.

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Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a limitation of the Normal Distribution?

It cannot model skewed data.
It is useful in quality control.
It models extremes accurately.

💡 Hint: Think about data characteristics that are best represented.

Question 2

True or False: Heavy tails refer to the tendency of data to behave normally under extreme circumstances.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how extremes are treated in statistical distributions.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are analyzing a dataset of yearly incomes in a city known for its wealth disparity. Discuss how you would check for normality and detail what transformations could be applied if necessary.

💡 Hint: Consider visual and statistical tools for your assessment.

Challenge 2 Hard

In the stock market, you notice that large price fluctuations occur more frequently than predicted. Suggest a statistical model better suited for this scenario and explain why.

💡 Hint: Evaluate models that handle extremes effectively.

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