M.3HSTR.1

Use the mean and standard deviation of a data set to fit it to a normal distribution and to estimate population percentages. Recognize that there are data sets for which such a procedure is not appropriate. Use calculators, spreadsheets and tables to estimate areas under the normal curve.

Example Problems
The following data points represent the apples picked by a group of 5 friends.


Find the
standard deviation of the data set.
Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
The following data points represent the cups of lemonade Carlos sold on 5 afternoons.


Find the
standard deviation of the data set.
Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
The following data points represent the download speeds (in Mbps) recorded in 5 tests.


Find the
standard deviation of the data set.
Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
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