Using Excel to Calculate Normal Distribution Areas, Z Scores, and Normal Quantile Plot
In this week’s lesson, we will be learning how to use Excel to calculate normal distribution areas, z scores, and normal quantile plot.
Resources to consult: See the videos marked 6-1, 6-5
Triola Stats Excel Videos
Assignment
Part 1
View the video and complete the following steps on a blank Excel worksheet.
6-1 Using Excel to Find Normal Distribution Areas [03:05]
In cell A1, find the probability that the z score is less than 1.27 when the mean is 0 and the standard deviation is 1.
Save the completed worksheet as
W5_6-1_Normal.xls
Part 2
View the video and complete the following steps on a blank Excel worksheet.
6-1 Using Excel for Finding a z Score From a Known Area [03:03]
In cell A1, find a z score corresponding to the 95 percentile when the mean is 0 and the standard deviation is 1.
Save the completed worksheet as
W5_6-1_ZScore.xls
Submission
You are to submit the following files in the assignment dropbox:
· W5_6-1_Normal.xls
· W5_6-1_ZScore.xls