Under the Normal Curve, the Probability of a Score Occurring

question 61

Multiple Choice

Under the normal curve, the probability of a score occurring below the mean is

• A) .68
• B) .50
• C) 2 to 1
• D) .68%

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Definitions:

Strike-Slip Fault

A type of fault where rock strata are displaced primarily in a horizontal direction, parallel to the line of the fault.

Normal Fault

A type of fault where the hanging wall moves downward relative to the footwall, typically caused by extensional forces.

Reverse Fault

A type of fault where the hanging wall moves upward relative to the footwall, usually occurring in areas of compression.

Thrust Fault

A type of fault, or break in the Earth's crust, where older rocks are pushed above younger rocks due to compressional forces.