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The discussion centers on the normal distribution, commonly represented by the bell curve, and its application in various contexts, particularly in grading and biological data. Participants are encouraged to create unique normal distributions, detailing their mean and standard deviation. A specific example provided is IQ scores, which have a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15. The conversation also highlights the significance of the intervals µ - σ to µ + σ, µ - 2σ to µ + 2σ, and µ - 3σ to µ + 3σ in representing areas under the normal curve.

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Hey I am new here and not exactly sure how it works. I am stuck on this problem from my professor and would love any help anyone has!When one thinks of the normal distribution the first thing that comes to mind is the bell curve and grades. While this is one example of a normal curve that is widely recognized, it is not the only one. Try to come up with a unique normal distribution that your classmates have not posted already. Explain your curve with all the details you could find such as the mean and standard deviation. What do the areas in the intervals µ - σ to µ + σ, µ - 2σ to µ + 2σ and µ - 3σ to µ + 3σ represent as far as areas under the normal curve? If you have the mean and standard deviation, calculate what the actual intervals are for your curve. Please include any citations on where you obtained your data for the curve.

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Well, lots of biological data fits a normal distribution pretty well. One example that springs to mind is IQ scores, where the mean is 100 and the standard deviation is 15.
 

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