Lengths of Pregnancies Are Normally Distributed with a Mean of 268

question 39

Essay

Lengths of pregnancies are normally distributed with a mean of 268 days and a standard deviation of 15 days. (a)Find the probability of a pregnancy lasting more than 250 days.
(b)Find the probability of a pregnancy lasting more than 280 days. Draw the diagram for
each and discuss the part of the solution that would be different for finding the requested
probabilities.

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Definitions:

Decentralization

The distribution of decision-making governance closer to the level of individual parts or locations within an organization, rather than concentrated at a central point of authority.

Senior Executives

Top-level managers or administrators in an organization responsible for making strategic decisions and overseeing the entire operation.

Complex

Consisting of many different and connected parts, making something difficult to understand or to find a solution for.

Formalization

The extent to which roles, rules, and procedures in an organization are standardized and written down.