The discussion focuses on calculating the probability that a value falls within one standard deviation from the mean using standard deviation and variance. The user has already computed these statistics and seeks guidance on applying the z-score formula, specifically z = (x - μ) / σ, to determine the probability. The method involves calculating the cumulative probabilities for z = 1 and z = -1, then finding the difference to obtain the desired probability range.
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rbailey5 said:Homework Statement
I am given a table of x and Probability of x an I have calculated the standard deviation and the variance.
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The Attempt at a Solution
from here how do I calculate the probability that a value is within one standard deviation