SOLUTION: IQ test scores are standardized to produce a normal distribution with a mean of u=100 and a standard deviation of 0=15. Find the proportion of the population in each of the foll

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Question 387978: IQ test scores are standardized to produce a normal
distribution with a mean of u=100 and a standard
deviation of 0=15. Find the proportion of the population
in each of the following IQ categories.
a. Genius or near genius: IQ over 140
b. Very superior intelligence: IQ from 120 to 140
c. Average or normal intelligence: IQ from 90 to 109

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
*Note: = 100, = 15
Converting z score to a P decimal using the manner You choose to find percentage
a. Genius or near genius: IQ over 140
z > 40/15 = 2.6667 P(z > 2.6667) = .0038 3.8% of the population
b. Very superior intelligence: IQ from 120 to 140 (z = 20/15 and z = 40/15)
P( 1.333 < z <2.6667) = .0874 8.74% of the population
c. Average or normal intelligence: IQ from 90 to 109 (z = 9/15 and z = -10/15)
( - .6667 < z < .6) = .4733 47.33% of the population
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