If z is a standard normal variable, find the probability. P(z>0.68)

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**Finding the Probability for a Standard Normal Variable**

In probability theory and statistics, the standard normal distribution is a very common continuous probability distribution. It is especially useful when dealing with statistical problems involving normal distributions.

### Problem Statement:
The problem presented is:

"If \( z \) is a standard normal variable, find the probability: 
\[ P(z > 0.68) \]"

### Options:
The possible answers provided are:
1. 0.2483
2. 0.2033
3. 0.3156
4. 0.2177

### Explanation:
To solve this problem, it's necessary to use the properties of the standard normal distribution.

1. The standard normal distribution table (Z-table) provides the probability that a standard normal variable \( z \) will be less than a given value \( z \). This is represented as \( P(Z < z) \).

2. To find \( P(z > 0.68) \):
    - First, find \( P(z < 0.68) \) using the Z-table.
    - Then use the fact that the total probability under the normal curve is 1, so \( P(z > 0.68) = 1 - P(z < 0.68) \).

By checking the standard normal distribution table:
- \( P(z < 0.68) \) is approximately 0.7517.

Thus,
\[ P(z > 0.68) = 1 - 0.7517 = 0.2483 \]

### Conclusion:
The correct answer is the first option, **0.2483**.

### Answer Selection:
- The selected answer is marked (0.2483) with a circling icon indicating it has been chosen. There is also a "check" (represented by an "X") and a "reset" (represented by a looped arrow) button indicating the option selected can be submitted or cleared.

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This explanation outlines the steps needed to determine the probability of a standard normal variable being greater than a specified value. Understanding how to use the Z-table and properties of the standard normal distribution is essential for solving such problems.
Transcribed Image Text:**Finding the Probability for a Standard Normal Variable** In probability theory and statistics, the standard normal distribution is a very common continuous probability distribution. It is especially useful when dealing with statistical problems involving normal distributions. ### Problem Statement: The problem presented is: "If \( z \) is a standard normal variable, find the probability: \[ P(z > 0.68) \]" ### Options: The possible answers provided are: 1. 0.2483 2. 0.2033 3. 0.3156 4. 0.2177 ### Explanation: To solve this problem, it's necessary to use the properties of the standard normal distribution. 1. The standard normal distribution table (Z-table) provides the probability that a standard normal variable \( z \) will be less than a given value \( z \). This is represented as \( P(Z < z) \). 2. To find \( P(z > 0.68) \): - First, find \( P(z < 0.68) \) using the Z-table. - Then use the fact that the total probability under the normal curve is 1, so \( P(z > 0.68) = 1 - P(z < 0.68) \). By checking the standard normal distribution table: - \( P(z < 0.68) \) is approximately 0.7517. Thus, \[ P(z > 0.68) = 1 - 0.7517 = 0.2483 \] ### Conclusion: The correct answer is the first option, **0.2483**. ### Answer Selection: - The selected answer is marked (0.2483) with a circling icon indicating it has been chosen. There is also a "check" (represented by an "X") and a "reset" (represented by a looped arrow) button indicating the option selected can be submitted or cleared. --- This explanation outlines the steps needed to determine the probability of a standard normal variable being greater than a specified value. Understanding how to use the Z-table and properties of the standard normal distribution is essential for solving such problems.
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