Empirical rule (68-95-99.7): For normal distributions, about 68% of data fall within 1 SD of the mean, 95% within 2 SD, and 99.7% within 3 SD.
How to apply it: Use the empirical rule for quick estimates before computing exact normal probabilities.
Course: AP Statistics · Unit: Exploring One-Variable Data
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