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

Healey_10e_PPT_Ch05.ppt

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.