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gaussian curve

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun gaussian curve has 1 sense
  1. normal curve, bell-shaped curve, Gaussian curve, Gaussian shape - a symmetrical curve representing the normal distribution
    --1 is a kind of curve, curved shape

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Gaussian Curve

Description:

A Gaussian curve, also known as a normal distribution or bell curve, is a statistical distribution that represents a symmetrical and continuous probability distribution. It is characterized by its shape which resembles a bell, with the peak in the middle and tapering off towards the tails. The curve is named after the German mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss.


Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A mathematical function that describes the distribution of a random variable.

Example Sentence:

The height of adult humans typically follows a Gaussian curve.


Sense 2:

Adjective: Relating to or resembling a Gaussian curve or normal distribution.

Example Sentence:

The data points form a Gaussian curve when plotted on a graph.


Usage:

The Gaussian curve is widely used in various fields such as statistics, physics, finance, and engineering to model real-world phenomena. It helps in understanding the probability distribution of data and making predictions based on statistical analysis.


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