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Chapter 2: Q.45 (page 131)

Estimating SD The figure at top right shows two Normal curves, both with mean 0. Approximately what is the standard deviation of each of these curves?

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The standard deviation is approximately (0.6)-(-0.6)6=0.2for the tall, more concentrated one. And (1.5)-(-1.5)6=0.5for the short.

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Given Information

It is given in the question that, the figure shows two Normal curves, both with a mean of 0.

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Step 2: Explanation

According to the graph, a normal distribution has a range of values of about six standard deviations.

This tall, concentrated one has a standard deviation of approximately (0.6)-(-0.6)6=0.2and the short, less concentrated one has a standard deviation of approximately(1.5)-(-1.5)6=0.5

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