The Proportion of Area Under the Normal Curve That Is

question 47

Multiple Choice

The proportion of area under the normal curve that is directly above a score is the _____ of the score.The percentage of the normal curve to the left of a score is the _____ of the score.

• A)relative frequency;percentile
• B)percentile;relative frequency
• C)simple frequency;cumulative frequency
• D)cumulative frequency;relative frequency

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Definitions:

Life Table

A statistical table or model that illustrates the mortality rates and life expectancy of a population, typically used in demographic and ecological studies.

Survivorship Curve

A graphical representation showing the proportion of individuals surviving at each stage of their life cycle.

Reproductive Rates

The speed at which populations increase in size, often measured by the number of offspring per individual per unit of time.

Generation Times

The average time between the birth of parents and the birth of their offspring, which can vary significantly among different organisms.