In: Statistics and Probability
12. A standard IQ test has a normal distribution with a mean of 100 with a standard deviation of 15.
a) A score of 145 or higher on this exam is categorized in the gifted realm. What percent of people would be considered gifted? ___________
b) The people who score in the lowest 5% of the standard IQ test are considered to have “mental retardation”. What cutoff score is used to qualify for this benchmark? ___________
µ = 100
sd = 15
a)
= P(Z > 3)
= 1 - P(Z < 3)
= 1 - 0.9987
= 0.0013
= 0.13%
b)
or, x = 100 - 1.645 * 15
or, x = 75.325 or 75 (approx.)