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Evaluating normal probabilities on a graphics calculator
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Evaluating normal probabilities on a graphics calculator

B. Kissane
Electronic Classroom, Vol.5(3), pp.2-3
2001
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Abstract

One of the strengths of a graphics calculator is the potential it offers for students to explore mathematical ideas from a few different perspectives. A good example of this involves the normal probability distribution, frequently encountered in senior secondary courses involving statistics. This note describes a few ways in which the Casio cfx-9850G series of calculators can be used to evaluate normal probabilities.

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