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What percentage of data is within 1.5 standard deviations?

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For a normal curve, how much of the area lies within 1.5 standard deviations of the mean? I already know about the 68–95–99.7 rule, and see that it should be between 68% and 95%.Click to see full answer. In this regard, what is 1.5 standard deviations above the mean?A z-score of 1.5 is 1.5 standard deviations above and below the mean. You can also just have z-scores on one side of the mean: 1 standard deviation below the mean is a z-score of -1 and a z-score of 2. Read More...

Jumper's bungee cord snaps at Thailand park in freak accident

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Explore More One lucky tourist is bouncing back after a terrifying bungee cord break. A 39-year-old man barely escaped death after his line snapped during a 10-story jump. Video of the terrifying moment went viral after the victim decided to share his harrowing experience. Mike, who gave only a first name in the interest of privacy, decided to go bungee jumping while on vacation in Pattaya, Thailand, with a friend earlier this year. Read More...

Southwest Florida gas stations received contaminated gasoline ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia's arriv

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As Florida Gulf Coast residents prepare for Tropical Storm Idalia’s arrival and life-threatening impacts, state officials report gas distributed from the Port of Tampa was contaminated, possibly impacting drivers in Southwest Florida.  Over the weekend, Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (FDACS) officials learned about fuel contaminations at gas stations serviced by the Port of Tampa. “FDACS has identified a potentially widespread fuel contamination caused by human error at the Port of Tampa,” the state agency said in a statement. Read More...