Normal Distribution

Finding the mean, µ and standard deviation, σ

In this tutorial we show you through an example how to calculate the mean and standard deviation of a normal distribution. The video tutorial has been split into two sections because of the time constraints posed by YouTube.

A high jumper knows from experience that she can clear a height of at least 1.78m once in 5 attempts. She also knows that she can clear a height of at least 1.65m on 7 out of 10 attempts.
Find to 3 dp the mean and standard deviation of the heights the jumper can reach

Why not try this first for revision and then check your answer with the worked solution.

 

Part 1 of the video

Part 2 of the video

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