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COURBE GAUSS [1 record]

Record 1 2010-09-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistical Graphs and Diagrams
DEF

The curve [based on a mathematical equation] in which the ordinate, y, shows the theoretical frequency of the deviation, x, represented by the corresponding abscissa.

OBS

The equation is based on the law of chance. The curve is bell-shaped, perfectly symmetrical [and defines a normal distribution].

Key term(s)
  • Gaussian distribution curve

French

Domaine(s)
  • Diagrammes et graphiques (Statistique)
DEF

Courbe utilisée pour représenter graphiquement des données d'une série statistique de distribution normale, c'est-à-dire dont la grandeur ou le comportement ne dépend que du hasard.

OBS

La courbe normale prend la forme d'une cloche, elle est parfaitement symétrique par rapport à la moyenne, à la médiane et au mode, et on peut déterminer d'une façon précise la surface comprise entre deux valeurs.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Diagramas y gráficos estadísticos
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