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The Normal Distribution Ch. 9, Part b x f(x)f(x)f(x)f(x)
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Continuous Probability Distributions A continuous random variable can assume any real number value within some interval on the real line or in a collection of intervals. It is not possible to talk about the probability of the random variable assuming a particular value. Instead, we talk about the probability of the random variable assuming a value within a given interval. The probability of the random variable assuming a value within some given interval from x 1 to x 2 is defined to be the area under the graph of the probability density function between x 1 and x 2. ECO 3401 – B. Potter2
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Normal Probability Distribution Graph of the Normal Probability Density Function x f(x)f(x)f(x)f(x) x1x1 x2x2 ECO 3401 – B. Potter3
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Normal Probability Distribution The shape of the normal curve is often illustrated as a bell-shaped curve. Two parameters (mean) determines the location of the distribution. It can be any numerical value: negative, zero, or positive. (standard deviation) determines the width of the curve: larger values result in wider, flatter curves. The highest point on the normal curve is at the mean, which is also the median and mode. Characteristics of the Normal Probability Distribution ECO 3401 – B. Potter4
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Normal Probability Distribution The normal curve is symmetric. The total area under the curve is 1 (.5 to the left of the mean and.5 to the right). Probabilities for the normal random variable are given by areas under the curve. Characteristics of the Normal Probability Distribution ECO 3401 – B. Potter5
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Empirical Rule (68 – 95 – 99.7 Rule) 68.26% of values of a normal random variable are within +/- 1 standard deviation of its mean. 95.44% of values of a normal random variable are within +/- 2 standard deviations of its mean. 99.72% of values of a normal random variable are within +/- 3 standard deviations of its mean. % of Values in Some Commonly Used Intervals ECO 3401 – B. Potter6
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x f(x)f(x)f(x)f(x) σ x2x2 x4x4 x6x6 x1x1 x3x3 x5x5 3 2 1 1 2 3 68.26% Empirical Rule (68 – 95 – 99.7 Rule) ECO 3401 – B. Potter7
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x f(x)f(x)f(x)f(x) σ x2x2 x4x4 x6x6 x1x1 x3x3 x5x5 3 2 1 1 2 3 Empirical Rule (68 – 95 – 99.7 Rule) ECO 3401 – B. Potter8 95.44%
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x f(x)f(x)f(x)f(x) σ x2x2 x4x4 x6x6 x1x1 x3x3 x5x5 3 2 1 1 2 3 Empirical Rule (68 – 95 – 99.7 Rule) ECO 3401 – B. Potter9 99.72%
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Standard Normal Probability Distribution A normal probability distribution with a mean of zero and a standard deviation of one. The letter z is commonly used to designate the standard normal random variable. Converting to the Standard Normal Distribution We can think of z as a measure of the number of standard deviations x is from . We can think of z as a measure of the number of. standard deviations x is from . ECO 3401 – B. Potter10
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Standard Normal Probability Distribution z = 0 = 1 P = 1.0 ECO 3401 – B. Potter11 P(z)P(z)P(z)P(z)
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Standard Normal Probability Distribution z P(z)P(z)P(z)P(z) = 0 = 1 P(z > 0) =.5 P(z < 0) =.5 ECO 3401 – B. Potter12
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z = 0 = 1 Standard Normal Probability Distribution ECO 3401 – B. Potter13 P(z)P(z)P(z)P(z)
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Standard Normal Probability Table z - Table ECO 3401 – B. Potter14
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Standard Normal Probability Table z - Table ECO 3401 – B. Potter15
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z = 0 = 1 f(z)f(z)f(z)f(z) Standard Normal Probability Distribution ECO 3401 – B. Potter16
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z = 0 = 1 f(z)f(z)f(z)f(z) Standard Normal Probability Distribution ECO 3401 – B. Potter17
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z = 0 = 1 f(z)f(z)f(z)f(z) Standard Normal Probability Distribution ECO 3401 – B. Potter18
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z = 0 = 1 f(z)f(z)f(z)f(z) Standard Normal Probability Distribution ECO 3401 – B. Potter19
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Using the Standard Normal Probability Table ECO 3401 – B. Potter20
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n Using the Standard Normal Probability Table (Table 1) ECO 3401 – B. Potter21
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Using the Standard Normal Probability Table ECO 3401 – B. Potter22
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Example Annual salaries for sales associates from a particular store have a mean of $32,500 and a standard deviation of $2,500. a.Suppose that the distribution of annual salaries follows a normal distribution. Calculate and interpret the z-score for a sales associate who makes $36,000. b.Calculate the probability that a randomly selected sales associate earns $30,000 or less. ECO 3401 – B. Potter23
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Example Annual salaries for sales associates from a particular store have a mean of $32,500 and a standard deviation of $2,500. c.Calculate the percentage of sales associates with salaries between $35,625 and $38,750. ECO 3401 – B. Potter24
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Example: Pep Zone Standard Normal Probability Distribution Pep Zone sells auto parts and supplies including a popular multi-grade motor oil. When the stock of this oil drops to 20 gallons, a replenishment order is placed.The store manager is concerned that sales are being lost due to stock-outs while waiting for an order. It has been determined that lead-time demand ( x ) is normally distributed with a mean of 15 gallons and a standard deviation of 6 gallons. The manager would like to know the probability of a stock-out, P ( x 20). ECO 3401 – B. Potter25
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x f(x)f(x)f(x)f(x) = 15 = 6 Example: Pep Zone ECO 3401 – B. Potter26
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x f(x)f(x)f(x)f(x) = 15 = 6 P ( x 20) Example: Pep Zone z 27ECO 3401 – B. Potter
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x f(x)f(x)f(x)f(x) = 15 = 6 Example: Pep Zone z ECO 3401 – B. Potter28
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Standard Normal Probability Distribution The Standard Normal table shows an area of.7967 for the region below z =.83. The shaded tail area is 1.00 -.7967 =.2033. The probability of a stock-out is.2033. 0.83 Area =.7967 Area = 1.00 -.7967 =.2033 =.2033 z Example: Pep Zone ECO 3401 – B. Potter29
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Standard Normal Probability Distribution If the manager of Pep Zone wants the probability of a stock-out to be no more than.05, what should the reorder point be? Example: Pep Zone Area =.05 Area =.95 0 z.05 ECO 3401 – B. Potter30 Let z.05 represent the z value cutting the.05 tail area.
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Using the Standard Normal Probability Table We now look-up the.9500 area in the Standard Normal Probability table to find the corresponding z.05 value. Example: Pep Zone ECO 3401 – B. Potter31
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Using the Standard Normal Probability Table We now look-up the.9500 area in the Standard Normal Probability table to find the corresponding z.05 value. Example: Pep Zone ECO 3401 – B. Potter32
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Using the Standard Normal Probability Table We now look-up the.9500 area in the Standard Normal Probability table to find the corresponding z.05 value. z.05 = 1.645 is a reasonable estimate. Example: Pep Zone ECO 3401 – B. Potter33
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Standard Normal Probability Distribution If the manager of Pep Zone wants the probability of a stock-out to be no more than.05, what should the reorder point be? Example: Pep Zone Area =.05 Area =.95 0 1.645 z ECO 3401 – B. Potter34
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Standard Normal Probability Distribution The corresponding value of x is given by A reorder point of 24.87 gallons will place the probability of a stock-out during lead-time at.05. Perhaps Pep Zone should set the reorder point at 25 gallons to keep the probability under.05. Example: Pep Zone ECO 3401 – B. Potter35
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Now You Try Annual salaries for sales associates from a particular store have a mean of $32,500 and a standard deviation of $2,500. How much does a sales associate make if no more than 5% of the sales associates make more than he or she? ECO 3401 – B. Potter36
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Now You Try A certain type of light bulb has an average life of 500 hours with a standard deviation of 100 hours. The length of life of the bulb can be closely approximated by a normal curve. An amusement park buys and installs 10,000 such bulbs. Find the total number that can be expected to last … a) between 650 and 780 hours. b) more than 300 hours. ECO 3401 – B. Potter37
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End of Chapter 9, Part b ECO 3401 – B. Potter38
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