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Section I: Multiple Choice Select the best answer for each question. If the heights of a
Chapter 2, Problem T2.7(choose chapter or problem)
Section I: Multiple Choice Select the best answer for each question. If the heights of a population of men follow a Normal distribution, and 99.7% have heights between 50 and 70, what is your estimate of the standard deviation of the heights in this population? (a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 6 (e) 12
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Section I: Multiple Choice Select the best answer for each question. If the heights of a population of men follow a Normal distribution, and 99.7% have heights between 50 and 70, what is your estimate of the standard deviation of the heights in this population? (a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 6 (e) 12
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
Given,
Percent of heights between 50 and 70 = 99.7%
We have to determine the estimate of the standard deviation of the heights in this population: