standard normal distribution

Discussion in 'CT1' started by slhappyls, Mar 4, 2013.

  1. slhappyls

    slhappyls Member

    Hi all,
    A problem is that in the formulae and tables, the standard normal probabilities only contains x has two decimals, but usually in the question it needs four decimals. How do you handle it? By using the calculator? Thanks a lot.

    Minze
     
  2. Mark Mitchell

    Mark Mitchell Member

    Just linearly interpolate between the values given in the tables.

    eg.

    phi(1.00) = 0.84134
    phi(1.01) = 0.84375

    phi(1.0125) = 0.25*(phi(1.01) - phi (1.00)) + phi(1.00) = 0.84194.
     
  3. slhappyls

    slhappyls Member

    Thank you very much

    It works. Just more time to work, I am afraid of short of time during examination.
     
  4. John Lee

    John Lee ActEd Tutor Staff Member

    The key for the CT exams is to practice questions in topics - this is the most efficient way to learn and improve your speed.
     

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