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HalfNormalDistribution

HalfNormalDistribution[

]
represents a half-normal distribution with scale inversely proportional to parameter

.

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The probability density for value x in a half-normal distribution is proportional to for , and is zero for .

The parameter can be a positive real number.

HalfNormalDistribution can be used with such functions as Mean, CDF and RandomReal. »

Basic Examples (2)

The mean and variance of a half-normal distribution:

Probability density function:

Applications (2)

Properties & Relations (4)

Possible Issues (2)

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