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Mathematics

Empirical Rule (68-95-99.7 Rule)

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The 68-95-99.7 rule, also called the empirical rule, applies only to data that follows a normal (bell-shaped) distribution—not all datasets follow this pattern.

Why this is interesting

You've probably heard that most people have an IQ between 85 and 115, but have you ever wondered why that precise range?