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NormalDistribution

NormalDistribution[

,

]
represents a normal (Gaussian) distribution with mean

and standard deviation

.

NormalDistribution[]
represents a normal distribution with zero mean and unit standard deviation.

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The probability density for value in a normal distribution is proportional to . »

NormalDistribution allows to be any real number and to be any positive real number.

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

Basic Examples (2)

The mean and variance of a normal distribution:

Probability density function:

Applications (5)

Properties & Relations (4)

Possible Issues (2)

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