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The masses of 444 newborn babies in the USA and 888 newborn babies in the UK both produce normal curves. For the USA babies, = 3.4kg and = 200 g; for the UK babies, = 3.3kg and

The masses of 444 newborn babies in the USA and 888 newborn babies in the UK both produce normal curves. For the USA babies, μ = 3.4kg and σ = 200 g; for the UK babies, μ = 3.3kg and σ2 = 36100 g2.

a. On a single diagram, sketch and label these two normal curves.

b. Describe the curves’ differences and similarities.

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Chapter # 8
Section: Exercises 8A
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