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Ch2_L2

This document discusses the normal curve distribution and the concept of z-scores, which measure relative standing in a population based on standard deviations. It provides formulas for calculating z-scores for both population and sample data, along with step-by-step examples. The document emphasizes the interpretation of z-scores in relation to the mean, indicating whether a score is above or below average.

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Ch2_L2

This document discusses the normal curve distribution and the concept of z-scores, which measure relative standing in a population based on standard deviations. It provides formulas for calculating z-scores for both population and sample data, along with step-by-step examples. The document emphasizes the interpretation of z-scores in relation to the mean, indicating whether a score is above or below average.

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UNDERSTANDING THE

NORMAL CURVE
DISTRIBUTION
CHAPTER 2
LESSON 2: UNDERSTANDING Z-SCORES
Objectives:

•Convert a random variable to a standard


normal variable and vice-versa
•Solve problems involving random
variables.
What are the basic concepts of
normal distribution and its
importance in statistical
inference.
Site properties of normal
curve.
Z-score stated to be a measure of
relative standing. These scores
represent distances from the center
measured in standard deviation units.
There are 6 scores at the base line.
The formula for calculating z is
(z-score for population)

Z=_X-µ_
ð
The formula for calculating z is
(z-score for sample data)

Z=_X- X_
S
Where:

= population mean
X = given measurement

= population standard deviation


X = sample mean
s= sample standard deviation
Steps in Finding z-Value (population data)

Steps Solution
1. Use the computing formula for finding Z=_X-
z-scores of population data.

2. Check the given values. Since these = 50, = 4, and X = 58


are population values, the z-score locates
X within a population.

3. Substitute the given values in the Z=


computing formula.
4. Compute the z-value. Z= =2
Thus, the z-value that corresponds to the
raw score 58 is 2 in a population
distribution.
Plot the result in the Normal
Curve
Label it with “The Normal Curve
showing z-scores and Raw
scores.”
From the Diagram, we see that a score
X= 58 corresponds to z=2. It is above
the mean/average. So we can say that,
with respect to the mean, the score 58
is above average.
Steps in Finding z-Value (population data)

Steps Solution
1. Use the computing formula for finding Z=_X-
z-scores of population data.

2. Check the given values. Since these = 45, = 6, and X = 39


are population values, the z-score locates
X within a population.

3. Substitute the given values in the Z=


computing formula.
4. Compute the z-value. Z= = -1
Thus, the z-value that corresponds to the
raw score 39 is -1 in a population
distribution.
Plot the result in the Normal
Curve
Label it with “The Normal Curve
showing z-scores and Raw
scores.”
From the Diagram, we see that a score
X= 39 corresponds to z=-1.
With respect to the mean, the score 39
is below the population mean. We can
also say that the score 39 is below
average.
Steps in Finding z-Value (sample data)

Steps Solution
1. Use the computing formula for finding Z=_X-X
z-scores of sample data.

2. Check the given values. Since these = 26, = 4, and X = 20


are population values, the z-score locates
X within a population.

3. Substitute the given values in the Z=


computing formula.
4. Compute the z-value. Z= = - = -1.5

Thus, the z-score is -1.5 to the left of the


mean.
Plot the result in the Normal
Curve
Label it with “The Normal Curve
showing z-scores and Raw
scores.”
The phrases below average and
above average are familiar
expressions. People frequently use
these to describe academic
performance.

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