Calculating Mean and Variance of a Normal Distribution

In summary, a normal distribution is a symmetrical and bell-shaped probability distribution that is characterized by its mean and variance. The mean can be calculated by taking the sum of all values and dividing it by the total number of values, while the variance is a measure of how spread out the data points are from the mean and can be calculated using a formula or by taking the square of the standard deviation. Both the mean and variance of a normal distribution can be easily calculated using a calculator or statistical software.
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Please try this question and see whether you got my answer...i am having some doubt

The random variable X is normally distributed with mean V and variance C^2. It is known that P(x>102)=0.42 and P(x<97)=0.25

calculate V(mean) and variance c^2

i got mean 100.8 and variance(-5.7)^2
 
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You need to show some work, but one comment: if you say the variance is [itex] (-5.7)^2 [/itex], you are implicitly saying the standard deviation is [itex] -5.7 [/itex], which is impossible.
 

FAQ: Calculating Mean and Variance of a Normal Distribution

What is a normal distribution?

A normal distribution is a type of probability distribution that is symmetrical and bell-shaped. It is characterized by its mean, or average, and its variance, or spread. Many natural phenomena, such as heights and weights of individuals, tend to follow a normal distribution.

How do you calculate the mean of a normal distribution?

The mean of a normal distribution can be calculated by taking the sum of all the values in the distribution and dividing it by the total number of values. This can also be represented algebraically as μ = Σx / n, where μ is the mean, Σx is the sum of all values, and n is the total number of values.

What is variance in a normal distribution?

Variance in a normal distribution is a measure of how spread out the data points are from the mean. It is calculated by taking the sum of the squared differences between each data point and the mean, and then dividing it by the total number of data points. Algebraically, it can be represented as σ² = Σ(x - μ)² / n, where σ² is the variance, x is each data point, μ is the mean, and n is the total number of data points.

How do you calculate the variance of a normal distribution?

The variance of a normal distribution can be calculated using the formula σ² = Σ(x - μ)² / n, where σ² is the variance, x is each data point, μ is the mean, and n is the total number of data points. Alternatively, it can also be calculated by taking the square of the standard deviation, which is the square root of the variance.

Can you use a calculator to calculate the mean and variance of a normal distribution?

Yes, most scientific and graphing calculators have built-in functions for calculating the mean and variance of a normal distribution. You can also use statistical software or online calculators to easily obtain these values.

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