Glossary Term
Normal Distribution
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Definition
A family of probability density functions whose mean, median and mode are identical. The function generates a symmetrical curve, whose position and shape is determined by its location and scale parameters, the mean and standard deviation respectively. The standard normal distribution has a location parameter of 0 and a scale parameter of 1.
Extended Notes
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C53215. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Also Known As
GaussianGaussian DistributionNormal Distribution
References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Normal Distribution (C53215)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C53215. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Estimation of Underlying Normal Distribution Parameters From Dichotomized Data. — Biom J, 2026-10-01 (PMID 42742386; literature)
- Damage Localization on a Complex Composite Structure Based on NRMSD and Normal Distribution Using Ultrasonic Guided Waves. — Sensors (Basel), 2026-09-13 (PMID 42817357; literature)