Video discusses the importance of the normal distribution and gives its formula with examples of how it is used. Connects to the central limit theorem. Manipulates the normal distribution formula to show different forms of it. Uses Excel spreadsheet to demonstrate what effects changing the mean and standard deviation have on the graph of the normal distribution. Explains how to use the normal distribution to find probability. Also shows the difference between the normal distribution and the cumulative distribution and how they are related. Instructions of where to download the Excel spreadsheet shown in the video are given in order to given opportunity for further independent exploration. [26:24]
Common Core
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