The Empirical Rule and Chebyshev's Rule Both Relate the Percent $\pm 2$

question 38

Essay

The empirical rule and Chebyshev's rule both relate the percent of data points to the number of standard deviations above or below the mean. What is the significant difference between the two and why do the percents for $\pm 2$ SD and $\pm 3$ SD differ so much?

Understand the effects of variables such as personnel changes, design or procedure adjustments on the learning curve.

Recognize the significance of continuous improvement and training in achieving steeper learning curves.

Explain the mathematical and graphical representation of learning curves.

Understand the fundamental principles of human evolution and the biological basis of human relatedness to other primates.

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Definitions:

Total Costs

The overall expenditure associated with producing goods or services, embracing both fixed and variable costs.

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Price Elasticity

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