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Basic Concepts of Normal Distribution

Subject: Mathematics

Book: Maths Mastery

The normal distribution (or Gaussian) is a bell-shaped curve centered on its mean μ, with spread measured by standard deviation σ. Many natural phenomena (height, test scores) approximate this distribution by the Central Limit Theorem. Probabilities or data proportions can be found using z-scores: z = (x – μ)/σ. For instance, about 68% of data lies within 1σ, ~95% within 2σ, ~99.7% within 3σ. Familiarity with the normal curve underpins hypothesis testing, business forecasting, and scientific measurement. Mastering it elevates your data analysis and interpretive skills across numerous fields.

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