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normal distribution

n.

A theoretical frequency distribution for a set of variable data, usually represented by a bell-shaped curve symmetrical about the mean. Also called Gaussian distribution.

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normal distribution

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(Mathematics & Measurements / Statistics) Statistics a continuous distribution of a random variable with its mean, median, and mode equal, the probability density function of which is given by (exp[(x-μ)²/2σ²]/σ√(2π)) where μ is the mean and σ² the variance Also called Gaussian distribution

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normal distribution  (nôrml)

A theoretical frequency distribution for a set of variable data, usually represented by a bell-shaped curve symmetrical about the mean.

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normal distribution - a theoretical distribution with finite mean and variance Gaussian distribution distribution, statistical distribution - (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence statistics - a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters