In this article, (and video above), we’re going to use a normal distribution to determine the probability of a curve. This question forms part of the probability & statistics section of the FE Exam and will give you a better understanding of what you can expect during the exam.
Question:
Given a normal distribution of quantity x, where n(x) represents the unit normal distribution function, what is the probability that a given sample quantity, x1, will lie between x = x0 and x = x2?
Solution:
The probability that an event will lie within a certain range of an independent variable is equal to the area under the normal distribution curve for that range of the independent variable. Since integration gives the area under a curve, the area under the normal distribution curve, n(x), between x0 and x2 is given by the expression shown in option (A). For more details, please see the video at the top of this post.
Answer:
The correct answer is A.
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