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Since
M=70, then the area under the curve which is above 80 beats per minute
corresponds to above + 1 standard deviation. The total shaded area
corresponding to above 1+ standard deviation in percentage is 15.9% or Z=
15.9/100 =0.159. Or we can find the value of z by substituting the values
in the formula Z= X-M/ standard deviation. Therefore, Z= 70-80/10 -10/10=
-1.00 is the same as +1.00. The value of z from the table for 1.00 is
0.159. How do we interpret this? This means that 15.9% of normal healthy
individuals have a heart rate above one standard deviation (greater than 80
beats per minute).
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