Exploring Normal Distributions
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Objective
I can describe the characteristics of a normal distribution and its relationship to the bell curve.
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Warm-up video
Math Made Easy with Tammy Barker · 5:26
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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In a normal distribution, the mean, median, and mode are all equal and located at the highest point of the curve.
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According to the empirical rule, approximately 68% of the data falls within one standard deviation of the mean, and approximately 95% falls within two standard deviations.
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In a normal distribution, the mean determines the center of the distribution, while the standard deviation controls the width.
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Practice
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What percentage of data falls within one standard deviation of the mean in a normal distribution, according to the empirical rule?
Describe the relationship between the mean, median, and mode in a normal distribution.
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“Describe three characteristics of a normal distribution.”
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