Calculating the expected range of normal samples

· John Cook · May 26, 2026, 6:20 p.m.
Summary
This post explores how to calculate the expected range of samples from a normal distribution, specifically focusing on deriving the expected range for samples drawn from a standard normal distribution. It builds on insights from a previous post about the expected IQ range in a jury context.
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