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The mean score of a competency test is 72, with a standard deviation of 4. Between...

The mean score of a competency test is 72, with a standard deviation of 4. Between what two values do about 68% of the values lie? (Assume the data set has a bell-shaped distribution.)

a Between 64 and 80

b Between 56 and 88

c Between 68 and 76

d Between 60 and 84

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For normal or bell shaped distribution

According to empirical rule 68% of the value lies within one standard deviations of the mean

mean-sd and mean+sd

72-4 and 72+4

68 and 76

ANSWER:

c Between 68 and 76

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