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Mathematical Concepts > Statistical Distributions > Normal Distribution
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Natural Science Disciplines > Mathematics > Statistics as Topic > Statistical Distributions > Normal Distribution

Preferred term

Normal Distribution  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Distribution, Gaussian
  • Gaussian Distribution

Note

  • usually NIM

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D016011

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