Edexcel S1 — Question 2

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleS1 (Statistics 1)
TopicNormal Distribution
TypeValidity of normal model

2. The random variable \(X\) is normally distributed with mean 177.0 and standard deviation 6.4.
  1. Find \(\mathrm { P } ( 166 < X < 185 )\).
    (4 marks)
    It is suggested that \(X\) might be a suitable random variable to model the height, in cm , of adult males.
  2. Give two reasons why this is a sensible suggestion.
    (2 marks)
  3. Explain briefly why mathematical models can help to improve our understanding of real-world problems.
    (2 marks)