normal curve

Gaussian distribution graph

A normal curve is the bell-shaped graph representing normal distribution in statistics—symmetrical, with most values clustered near the center and tapering equally on both sides.

It describes how many natural phenomena distribute: heights, test scores, measurement errors.

IQ scores follow a normal curve, with most people near 100.

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normal curvestep function

Piecewise constant graph

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