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Central Limit Theorem

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What is the Central Limit Theorem?
● Distribution of a sample will approximate a normal distribution (bell curve) as
the sample size becomes larger regardless of the population’s actual
distribution type.
● Means are normally distributed
○ No matter what distribution it is, the means will be normally distributed.
● In order for the central limit theorem to be true, the sample size must be at
least 30 (standard convention) or must be large enough.
Types of Distribution
● Normal Distribution
● Uniform Distribution
● Exponential Distribution
Variables or Symbols in the Central Limit Theorem
Law of Large Numbers (n>30)
IF sample size increases
● The MEAN of the sample will get closer to the value of the population mean
as it increases.
● The MEAN of the SAMPLE DISTRIBUTION will get closer to the value of the
population mean.
● The Standard deviation of the sample distribution will decrease..
○ If sample size is lower, the error will be greater, while if the sample size is larger, the error will
be lower.
Sample Problem #1
The entrance exam scores has a mean of 74 and a standard deviation of 6.8. The
exam scores follow a normal distribution. (a) if a student is selected at random,
what is the probability that his exam score is less than 65? (b) If a sample of 50
students is selected at random, what is the probability that the mean exam score
of this group is greater than 75? (c) What is the distribution for the mean exam
score of 50 students? (d) Find the 80th percentile for the mean exam score of the
50 students.
Sample Problem #2
The amount of carbohydrates found in a snack bar follows a uniform distribution of
21g to a maximum of 29g. A sample of 100 snack bars is taken for analysis. (a)
write the distribution for the amount of carbohydrates found in 1 snack bar and
calculate the mean and standard deviation. (b) what is the distribution for the
mean amount of carbs in 100 snack bars? (c) what is the probability that a single
snack bar has between 24g and 26g of carbs? (d) find the probability that the
mean amount of carbs in 100 snack bars is between 24,9g and 25.1 g? (e) what is
the distribution for the sum of carbs found in 100 snack bars? (f) find the
probability that the sum of carbs found in 100 snack bars is greater than 2540.
Sample Problem #3
The length of time that a car lasts follows an exponential distribution with a mean
of 7 years. A sample of 40 cars is reviewed for analysis. (a) What is the rate
parameter and standard deviation? (b) What is the distribution for the mean
lengths of time that the 40 cars will last? (c) What is the probability that the sample
mean is less than 6.5 years? (d) Determine the IQR for the mean length of time
that the 40 cars will last?

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