Suppose That People's Heights (In Centimeters) Are Normally Distributed, with a Mean

question 188

Short Answer

Suppose that people's heights (in centimeters) are normally distributed, with a mean of 170 and a standard deviation of 5. What is the probability that a person selected at random is taller than 160 cm? Please, round your answer to three decimal places, if necessary.

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Definitions:

Eccentric Contraction

A type of muscle activation that increases tension on a muscle as it lengthens, commonly occurring during the lowering phase of a movement.

Muscle Tension

The condition in which muscles of the body remain semi-contracted for an extended period.

Contraction

The tightening of a muscle in response to a stimulus, which results in movement or tension.

Anaerobic Respiration

A form of respiration using electron acceptors other than oxygen, typically seen in conditions where oxygen is scarce.