High School: Statistics & Probability » Interpreting Categorical & Quantitative Data » Summarize, represent, and interpret data on a single count or measurement variable » 4

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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.