MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications
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**Normal Distribution of College Women's Heights**

Assuming that the heights of college women are normally distributed with a mean (μ) of 63 inches and a standard deviation (σ) of 1.7 inches, answer the following questions. (Hint: Use the figure below with mean μ and standard deviation σ.)

**Diagram Explanation:**

The diagram is a bell-shaped curve representing the normal distribution, centered around the mean, μ (63 inches). The x-axis is labeled with values μ, μ ± σ, μ ± 2σ, and μ ± 3σ, denoting standard deviations from the mean. The areas under the curve are labeled to show percentages:

- **2.35%** beyond μ ± 3σ
- **13.5%** between μ ± 2σ and μ ± 3σ
- **34%** between μ ± σ and μ ± 2σ
- The area between μ - σ and μ + σ is the largest, covering **68%** of the data.
- Cumulative percentages span **68%, 95%, and 99.7%** for 1, 2, and 3 standard deviations from the mean, respectively.

**Questions:**

(a) What percentage of women are taller than 63 inches?

___%

(b) What percentage of women are shorter than 63 inches?

___%

(c) What percentage of women are between 61.3 inches and 64.7 inches?

___%

(d) What percentage of women are between 59.6 inches and 66.4 inches?

___%
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Transcribed Image Text:**Normal Distribution of College Women's Heights** Assuming that the heights of college women are normally distributed with a mean (μ) of 63 inches and a standard deviation (σ) of 1.7 inches, answer the following questions. (Hint: Use the figure below with mean μ and standard deviation σ.) **Diagram Explanation:** The diagram is a bell-shaped curve representing the normal distribution, centered around the mean, μ (63 inches). The x-axis is labeled with values μ, μ ± σ, μ ± 2σ, and μ ± 3σ, denoting standard deviations from the mean. The areas under the curve are labeled to show percentages: - **2.35%** beyond μ ± 3σ - **13.5%** between μ ± 2σ and μ ± 3σ - **34%** between μ ± σ and μ ± 2σ - The area between μ - σ and μ + σ is the largest, covering **68%** of the data. - Cumulative percentages span **68%, 95%, and 99.7%** for 1, 2, and 3 standard deviations from the mean, respectively. **Questions:** (a) What percentage of women are taller than 63 inches? ___% (b) What percentage of women are shorter than 63 inches? ___% (c) What percentage of women are between 61.3 inches and 64.7 inches? ___% (d) What percentage of women are between 59.6 inches and 66.4 inches? ___%
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