Normal Distribution
Normal Distribution
Normal Distribution
Normal Distribution
One
of the most important examples of a continuous random distribution
Sometimes called Gaussian distribution
A normal distribution can be used to describe a variety of variables, such as
heights, weights, and temperatures.
A normal distribution corresponds to bell-shaped curves called the normal
curve.
The density function( mathematical equation) of this distribution is given by
Where
The Z-Score
The
areas under the normal curve are given in terms of z-values
or scores.
The z-score locate X within a sample or within a population
Z-score for population data
Where, X given measurement , population mean,
population standard deviation
Z-score for sample data
Where, X given measurement , sample mean,
sample standard deviation
, 0.9767
, 0.877
Determining Probabilities
The area under the standard distribution curve
corresponds to the probability.
Probability Notation:
1. P(a<z<b)
The probability that the z-score is between a and b
2. P(z>a)
The probability that the z-score is greater than a
3. P(z<a)
The probability that the z-score is less than a