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For a normal distribution what percentage of data falls within one standard deviation of the mean

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For a normal distribution 68% of data falls within one standard deviation from mean on both sides of mean

Explanation:

A normal distribution's graph is a bell shaped curve that is completely described by its mean and standard deviation. Standard deviation is measured in terms of distance from mean.

34% of data is covered in one standard deviation from mean on one side.

Therefore, for a normal distribution 68% of data falls within one standard deviation from mean on both sides of mean ..

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