An article suggests the uniform distribution on the interval (6.5, 21) as a model for depth (cm) of the bioturbation layer in sediment in a certain region. What is the probability that the observed depth is within 2 standard deviations of the mean value?

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An article suggests the uniform distribution on the interval (6.5, 21) as a model for depth (cm) of the bioturbation layer in sediment in a certain region.

What is the probability that the observed depth is within 2 standard deviations of the mean value?

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