Purchase Solution

Height and Probability

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

If the height of the study population is normally distributed with a mean of 69.2 inches, the standard deviation is 2.9 inches, and I choose one member of the population randomly how could I find the probability that his height is more than 67 inches?

Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary

This solution provides calculations for height given a probability.

Solution Preview

Suppose the height is X, from the condition it has mean m = 69.2 inches and the ...

Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Know Your Statistical Concepts

Each question is a choice-summary multiple choice question that presents you with a statistical concept and then 4 numbered statements. You must decide which (if any) of the numbered statements is/are true as they relate to the statistical concept.

Terms and Definitions for Statistics

This quiz covers basic terms and definitions of statistics.

Measures of Central Tendency

This quiz evaluates the students understanding of the measures of central tendency seen in statistics. This quiz is specifically designed to incorporate the measures of central tendency as they relate to psychological research.

Measures of Central Tendency

Tests knowledge of the three main measures of central tendency, including some simple calculation questions.

View More Free Quizzes
Related BrainMass Solutions

  • Find probability of height

    b) Find probability that his height is between 66 and 70 inches tall? c) Find probability that his height is more than 70 inches tall? A survey was conducted to measure height off men. In survey, respondents were grouped by age.

  • Probability: Height of Men Example

    323093 Probability: Height of Men Example A survey was conducted to measure the height of men. In the survey respondents were grouped by age.

  • estimate the probability that the height of the arch opening

    288 = 0.5521 The solution shows how to estimate the probability that the height of the arch opening.

  • Using Frequency Tables to Find Probability

    The probability of the height of a randomly chosen arch opening is 3-49 feet is 237/288 = 0.82292 = 82.292%. d) 10 to 74 feet There are 96 + 30 + 33 = 159 bridges between 10 and 74 feet.

  • Clear Heights of Warehouses - Normal Distribution

    b. what is the probability that the clear height is less than 13 feet? c. what is the probability that the clear height is between 25 and 31 feet? The solution file is attached. Neat and Step-by-step solutions to all the questions.

  • Analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Survey

    Find the probability that a female student randomly selected from the above population will have a height between 64 inches and 66 inches.

  • Women's Heights Normally Distributed

    If 1 woman is randomly selected, find the probability that her height is less than 64 in.

  • Standard Deviation of Height

    446668 Standard Deviation of Height The average height of a certain age group of people is 53 inches. The standard deviation is 4 inches. If the variable is normally distributed, find the probability that a selected individual's height will be what?

  • Heights of Women at a Large University

    (d) z = (65 - 65)/2.5 = 0 and Area under the Standard Normal Curve to the right of z = 0 is 0.5. Therefore, P(Height is > 65") = 0.5 P(Both have a height > 65") = 0.5 * 0.5 = 0.25.

View More Related Solutions