According to Chebyshev's theorem, the probability that any random variable assumes a value within 3 standard deviations

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According to Chebyshev's theorem, the probability that any random variable assumes a value within 3 standard deviations of the mean is at least 8/9. If it is known that the probability distribution of a random variable X is normal with mean p, and variance a2, what is the exact value of P(μ — 3σ < X < p + 3a)?

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Probability & Statistics For Engineers & Scientists

ISBN: 9780130415295

7th Edition

Authors: Ronald E. Walpole, Raymond H. Myers, Sharon L. Myers, Keying

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