Consider a normal distribution curve where the middle 70 % of the area under the curve lies above the interval (7, 13). Use this information to find the mean, μ, and the standard deviation, σ, of the distribution. a) μ = b) σ =

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Consider a normal distribution curve where the middle 70 % of the area under the curve lies above the interval (7, 13). Use this information to find the mean, μ, and the
standard deviation, σ, of the distribution.
a) μ
=
b) σ =
Transcribed Image Text:Consider a normal distribution curve where the middle 70 % of the area under the curve lies above the interval (7, 13). Use this information to find the mean, μ, and the standard deviation, σ, of the distribution. a) μ = b) σ =
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