Normal distribution
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007594
A continuous probability distribution that is symmetric about its mean, exhibiting a bell-shaped curve. It describes many natural phenomena, including atmospheric variables like temperature and pressure, when influenced by numerous small, independent random factors. The distribution is fully characterized by its mean and standard deviation.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-007594 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | Gaussian distribution |
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"definition": "A continuous probability distribution that is symmetric about its mean, exhibiting a bell-shaped curve. It describes many natural phenomena, including atmospheric variables like temperature and pressure, when influenced by numerous small, independent random factors. The distribution is fully characterized by its mean and standard deviation.",
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