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normal distribution
noun
- a theoretical frequency distribution represented by a normal curve.
normal distribution
noun
- 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 calledGaussian distribution
normal distribution
/ nôr′məl /
- A theoretical frequency distribution for a set of variable data, usually represented by a bell-shaped curve symmetrical about the mean.
Word History and Origins
Origin of normal distribution1
Example Sentences
“Since there is an equal chance of a marble bouncing left or right at each peg, the marble stacks in the bins below will, on average, form the classic bell-shaped curve of normal distribution.”
Since humans are bad at thinking probabilistically, we’ll be tempted to deem those folks flipping geniuses, rather than see their achievements as predictable points on a normal distribution of outcomes.
Others assume they will be mostly through the pandemic and back to a more normal distribution of classes, fewer capacity restrictions and more events.
Retailers, even those who have imposed toilet paper limits per customer, are clamoring for more product, to the point of short-circuiting the normal distribution routes to send trucks straight to factories to replenish supplies.
The random motion of the balls typically leads to a normal distribution in the slots: most balls fall near the center, and fewer fall toward the sides, tapering off at the edges.
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