Understanding Z-Scores and Normal Distribution

Understanding Z-Scores and Normal Distribution

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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This video tutorial explains how to find a specific data value given a probability under a normal distribution curve. It uses a practical example of determining the minimum test score required to qualify for an interview, given that only the top 10% of applicants are considered. The video walks through using a z-score table to find the probability and then applying the z-score formula to calculate the test score. The process is explained step-by-step, making it easy to understand and apply.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

Finding a specific data value given a probability

Calculating the standard deviation

Finding the mean of a data set

Understanding the concept of variance

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the hiring scenario, what percentage of applicants does the company want to interview?

Top 10%

Top 25%

Top 5%

Top 20%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the mean and standard deviation of the test scores in the hiring scenario?

Mean: 120, Standard Deviation: 12

Mean: 110, Standard Deviation: 15

Mean: 130, Standard Deviation: 20

Mean: 100, Standard Deviation: 10

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using a z-score table in this context?

To determine the probability of a specific score

To calculate the standard deviation

To find the mean of the data set

To find the area under the curve to the left of a z-score

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you find the area to the right of a z-score using the z-score table?

Divide the table value by 2

Add 0.10 to the table value

Subtract the table value from 1

Multiply the table value by 2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the closest value to 0.90 found in the z-score table?

0.8990

0.8995

0.9000

0.8997

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What z-score corresponds to the closest value to 0.90 in the z-score table?

1.28

1.25

1.35

1.30

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