When you have completed this chapter, you will be able to:

1. Understand the difference between discrete and continuous probability distributions.



2. Compute the mean and the standard deviation for a uniform probability distribution.



3. Compute probabilities by using the uniform probability distribution.



4. List the characteristics of the normal probability distribution.



5. Define and calculate z values.



6. Determine the probability an observation is between two points on a normal probability distribution.



7. Determine the probability an observation is above (or below) a point on a normal probability distribution.



8. Use the normal probability distribution to approximate the binomial probability distribution.