1. Find a data set related to your degree or career field. 
 

Click Here are a few examples based on different majors

2. Find the mean (average) and standard deviation of the data. Use credible sources like government databases, company reports, or industry publications.

3. Using the Empirical Rule, calculate the following:

• 1st Standard Deviation (68% of Data):
  
  • Range: Mean ± 1 Standard Deviation
• 2nd Standard Deviation (95% of Data):
  
  • Range: Mean ± 2 Standard Deviations
• 3rd Standard Deviation (99.7% of Data):
  
  • Range: Mean ± 3 Standard Deviations

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4. Post Your Results. Include

• The data set you chose and its relevance to your major.
• The source where you found the data.
• The mean and standard deviation.
• Your Empirical Rule calculations (ranges for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd standard deviations).
• A brief reflection on why understanding this distribution might be useful in your career.