In: Statistics and Probability
Assume that IQ scores are normally distributed with a mean of 100 and standard deviation of 12. Find the probability that: (a) a randomly selected person has an IQ score less than 92. (b) a randomly selected person has an IQ score greater than 108.
We are given :
Let X denote the IQ score of a person.
(a)
Probability that a randomly selected person has an IQ score less than 92 = P(X<92)
We use Excel function " NORMSDIST()" to find the above probability as :
Hence,
Probability that a randomly selected person has an IQ score less than 92 = 0.2525
(b)
Probability that a randomly selected person has an IQ score greater than 108 = P(X>108)
We use Excel function " NORMSDIST()" to find the above probability as :
Hence,
Probability that a randomly selected person has an IQ score greater than 108 = 0.2525