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Determining Probabilities

The document discusses notation used to describe probabilities involving the normal distribution curve. It defines notation for the probability that a z-score falls within a range (P(a<z<b)), is greater than a value (P(z>a)), or is less than a value (P(z<a)). An example calculates the probability that a z-score falls between 1 and 2 as 0.1359. It also notes that the probability of any single, exact z-score is 0, since the normal curve represents a continuous range of possible values rather than discrete points.

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Determining Probabilities

The document discusses notation used to describe probabilities involving the normal distribution curve. It defines notation for the probability that a z-score falls within a range (P(a<z<b)), is greater than a value (P(z>a)), or is less than a value (P(z<a)). An example calculates the probability that a z-score falls between 1 and 2 as 0.1359. It also notes that the probability of any single, exact z-score is 0, since the normal curve represents a continuous range of possible values rather than discrete points.

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Determining

probabilities
REPORTER: CLARK G. ARNUZA
ANNA MAE B. ARAB
The following notation for a random variable are used in our various solutions concerning the normal
curve. Mathematical notations are convenient forms of lengthy expression.

P(a<z<b) denotes the probability that the z-score is between a and b.


P(z>a) denotes the probability that the z-score is greater than a.
P(z<a) denotes the probability that the z-score is less than a.
Where a and b are z-score values.
For example, to denote the area between z=1 and z= 2, we use the notation:
P(Z<z<2) = 0.1359
Which we read as “the probability that the z-score falls between z = 1 and z = 2 is 0.1359.”
Which continuous probability distributions such as the normal distribution, P(z = a)= 0.
this means that with infinitely many different possible values, the probability of getting any
one exact value is 0. For example, take z = 1.22 exactly.A single point like 1.22 would be
represented graphically by a vertical line above 1.22 but the vertical line cointains no area, so
P(z= 1.22) =0. with any continuos ramdom variable, the probability of any one exact value is
0. thus, it follows that
P(z< Z < b) = P(a<z <b).
It also follows that the probability of getting a score of at most b is equal to the probability
of getting a z- score of less than b. it is important to correctly interpret key.
 Modified steps in Determining Areas Under the Normal Curve

1. Use a cardboard model to draw a nomal curve.


2. Locate the given z- value or values at the base line.
3. Draw a vertical line through these values.
4. Shade the required region. Find the model, if any.
5. Consult the z- table to find areas that correspond to the given z- value or values.
6. Examine the graph and use probability notation to form an equation showing an
appropriate operation to get the required area.
7. Make a statement indicating the required area.
Steps Solution
1. Draw a normal curve.
2. Locate the two given z-values
3. Draw a line through the z-values
4. Shade the required region. The model is Fig
2.13.
5. Consult the z-Table and find the area that Z=.98 corresponds to________
corresponds to z =0.98 and z = 2.58 Z= 2.58 corresponds to________
6. Examine the graph and use probability The graph suggest subtraction.
notation to form an equation showing the The required area is equal to ____________.
appropriate operation to get the required That is,
area. P(0.98< z < 2.58=____________
= ____________
7. Make a statement indicating the required The required area between z= 0.98 and 2.58
area. is ___________ .

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