The Owner of a Fish Market Determined That the Average

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The owner of a fish market determined that the average weight for a catfish is 3.2 pounds with a standard deviation of 0.8 pound. Assuming the weights of catfish are normally distributed, the probability that a randomly selected catfish will weigh less than 2.2 pounds is ________.

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Definitions:

Mortality Rate

A measure of the number of deaths (in general, or due to a specific cause) in a particular population, scaled to the size of that population, per unit of time.

Anticipatory Grief

The grief experienced prior to a significant loss, such as the impending death of a loved one, involving emotional and psychological preparation for the loss.

Widowhood Effect

Refers to the increased likelihood for a widowed person to die, illustrating the relationship between social relations and health.

Bereaved Parents

Mothers and fathers who have experienced the death of a child, coping with profound loss and grief.