On a Test of Optimism, Scores of People Diagnosed with a Particular

question 6

Short Answer

On a test of optimism, scores of people diagnosed with a particular disease are normally distributed with a mean of 20 and a standard deviation of 5.
How high of a score does such a person with this disease need to be among the 5% most optimistic?
Among the 20% most optimistic? How low of a score to be among the 10% least optimistic?
Use the normal curve table and be sure to include a sketch.

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Definitions:

Heart Disease

A broad term for various conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, often related to atherosclerosis or plaque buildup in arterial walls.

Hostility

Feelings of anger, aggression, and resentment that may result in confrontational behavior.

Coronary Disease

A heart condition characterized by the narrowing of the coronary arteries due to the buildup of plaque, leading to a decrease in blood flow to the heart muscle and potential heart attack.

High Blood Pressure

A medical condition where the force of the blood against artery walls is too high, often leading to health problems like heart disease.