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  1. Fields of Study
  2. statistics
  3. statistical analysis
  4. probability analysis
  5. probability distribution
  6. normal distribution
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. statistics
  3. statistical analysis
  4. probability analysis
  5. probability distribution
  6. normal distribution
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. statistics
  3. statistical analysis
  4. probability analysis
  5. probability distribution
  6. normal distribution

Preferred term

normal distribution

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  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Continuous frequency distribution of infinite range. Its properties are as follows: 1, continuous, symmetrical distribution with both tails extending to infinity; 2, arithmetic mean, mode, and median identical; and 3, shape completely determined by the mean and standard deviation.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2015

    Type: Concept definition

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Related concepts

Synonyms

  • Gaussian distribution

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/255740

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