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Normal distribution using calc

Do exams give full credit for this method? It usually says 'calculator gives... x', is it OK to do this method? I just find it a easier to make mistakes when I'm fiddling around with the P tables, etc.
Could you elaborate? I'm taking S2 and I haven't heard of a way to get the probability of z values using a calculator.
Just use the calculator to check. No you won't lose any marks.
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Original post by MintyMilk
Could you elaborate? I'm taking S2 and I haven't heard of a way to get the probability of z values using a calculator.


MODE -> STAT -> AC -> SHIFT + 5 -> DIST -> P( -> enter any value between -3 and 3 and you get the probability less than

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