The Formula for Calculating the 95% Probable Limits on an Observation

question 32

Multiple Choice

The formula for calculating the 95% probable limits on an observation is

• A) (µ > 1.96 s )
• B) ( s + 1.96µ)
• C) (µ - 1.96 s )
• D) (µ ± 1.96 s )

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Definitions:

Probability Histogram

A graphical representation of the distribution of a set of data, showing the probabilities or frequencies of occurrence of different outcomes.

Probability Z

A measure used in statistics that describes the number of standard deviations a data point is from the mean in a normal distribution.

Continuous Random Variable

A type of random variable that can take an infinite number of values within a given range.

Snow

Precipitation in the form of ice crystals that falls from clouds when air temperatures are below freezing.