Algebra II.4.B.9 - Using a Curve to Model a Data Distribution – Exit Ticket

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The histogram below shows the distribution of heights (to the nearest inch) of
1,000 young women.

What does the width of each bar represent? What does the height of each bar represent?

The mean of the distribution of women’s heights is 64.6 in., and the standard deviation is 2.75 in. Interpret the mean and standard deviation in this context.

From EngageNY.org of the New York State Education Department. Grade Algebra II Mathematics Module 4, Topic B, Lesson 9. Internet. Available from https://www.engageny.org/resource/algebra-ii-modul...; accessed 21/Apr/2016.