Question 422349: In a research study, you measured the weights of all learners in a college freshman class. The normally distributed set of scores for the population of learners has a mean of 120 pounds and a standard deviation of 8 pounds. (a) If you randomly sampled one score from the population, what is the probability it would be equal to or greater than a score of 134? (b) How would you briefly explain the result obtained to another person without your statistical knowledge regarding probability?
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! In a research study, you measured the weights of all learners in a college freshman class. The normally distributed set of scores for the population of learners has a mean of 120 pounds and a standard deviation of 8 pounds.
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(a) If you randomly sampled one score from the population, what is the probability it would be equal to or greater than a score of 134?
z(134) = (134-120)/8 = 1.75
P(x >= 134) = P(z >= 1.75) = 0.0401
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(b) How would you briefly explain the result obtained to another person without your statistical knowledge regarding probability?
I'll leave that to you.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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