A Variable Is Normally Distributed with a Hypothesized Population Mean

question 102

Multiple Choice

A variable is normally distributed with a hypothesized population mean of 30 and a standard deviation of 4. What percentage of scores are greater than 37?

• A) 1.75%
• B) 4.01%
• C) 45.99%
• D) 51.75%

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Definitions:

Sympathetic

Relating to the sympathetic nervous system, part of the autonomic nervous system that orchestrates the body's rapid involuntary response to dangerous or stressful situations.

Sympathetic

Pertaining to the part of the autonomic nervous system that increases heart rate, constricts blood vessels, and raises blood pressure, typically in response to stress.

Parasympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and bringing the body to a state of rest by slowing the heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity.

Autonomic Nervous System

The segment of the nervous system responsible for regulating automatic body functions such as digestion, heartbeat, and breathing rate.