normal distribution Flashcards

1
Q

what is normal ditrubtion for

A

continous random variables, ~Y
(indefinite amount of value)
Like time take for driver to drive to NYC

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2
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normal ditrubution notation

A

Y~N(u, @^2)

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3
Q

where is the point of infelction in normal distrubtion

A

u-@
u+@

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4
Q

what percentage of data is withioin 1,2 or 3 standard deviation of the mean

A

1- 68%
2- 95%
3- 99.7%

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5
Q

finding probabilities and inverse normal

A

know your calculator
will calcualte < only

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6
Q

standard normal distribution notation

A

Z~N (0,1^2)

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7
Q

how to code to make it become standard notmsal distribution

A

Z=Y-u/@

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8
Q

if you are missing u or @ or both then

A

use coding Z=Y-u/@ and then if both missing do simualtaoeus equation

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9
Q

approximate binomial distribution as normal distributions conditions

A

if n is large
if p is close 0.5

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10
Q

approximate binomial distribution as normal distributions working out u and @

A

u = np
@ = root of (np(1-p))

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11
Q

what must you do if approximate binomial distribution as normal distribution

A

contiuously correction
(make range larger by 0.5 either end )

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