The discussion focuses on calculating the probability of a normally distributed variable X, where the mean is 12 and the standard deviation is 4. The key formula used is P(0<=X<=12) = P(X<=12) - P(X<=0). The participants emphasize the importance of visualizing the normal distribution curve to understand the probabilities better. The solution requires the application of Z-scores to find the cumulative probabilities for the specified range.
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scottie_000 said:Have you drawn yourself a small sketch of what the curve will look like in this case?
Remember that the mean is already at 12.
Also, since this is a continuous distribution, you need to find the probability that X is within a range of values:
P(0<=X<=12) = P(X<=12) - P(X<=0)