The Standard Normal Distribution is a special case of the normal distribution with a mean of zero and a standard deviation of one, used extensively in statistics to standardize data and calculate probabilities. It serves as the foundation for the z-score, which measures how many standard deviations an element is from the mean, facilitating comparison across different datasets.

Standard Normal Distribution

The normal distribution, also known as the Gaussian distribution, is a continuous probability distribution characterized by its symmetrical bell-shaped curve, where the mean, median, and mode are all equal. It is fundamental in statistics because many natural phenomena and measurement errors are approximately normally distributed, making it a cornerstone for statistical inference and hypothesis testing.

Normal Distribution

mean of zero

standard deviation of one

Statistics is the science of collecting, analyzing, interpreting, presenting, and organizing data to make informed decisions and predictions. It provides the tools to handle variability and uncertainty in data, enabling researchers and analysts to draw valid conclusions and insights from empirical evidence.

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standardize data

calculate probabilities

A Z-score is a statistical measurement that describes a value's relationship to the mean of a group of values, expressed in terms of standard deviations from the mean. It is a crucial tool in statistics for identifying how unusual or typical a data point is within a normal distribution, aiding in hypothesis testing and anomaly detection.

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