Topic 5: The Normal Curve
Objectives:
Define and explain the concept of the normal curve
Convert empirical scores to Z scores and use Z scores and the normal curve table (Appendix A) to find areas above, below, and between points on the curve
Express areas under the curve in terms of probabilities
Suggested Practice:
Visit this online Z-score calculator to quickly calculate Z-scores.
Try to calculator below to find the areas of corresponding Z-scores.