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Homework Statement
Given:
Standard Deviation = 500
Homework Equations
How I calculate the μ (mean) using standard deviation for a norma distribution. Thanks.
Calculate the mean for a normal distribution
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SUMMARY
The discussion clarifies that the mean (μ) and standard deviation (σ) of a normal distribution are independent parameters. Specifically, with a standard deviation of 500, the mean can take on any value, such as -500, 0, or even 5.723×101091. This independence means that knowing one does not provide information about the other, which is a fundamental concept in statistics.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of normal distribution properties
- Knowledge of statistical terms: mean (μ) and standard deviation (σ)
- Familiarity with basic statistical equations
- Concept of independence in statistical parameters
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- Learn about the implications of parameter independence in statistics
- Explore how to calculate other statistical measures related to normal distributions
- Investigate applications of normal distributions in real-world scenarios
Students studying statistics, educators teaching statistical concepts, and professionals working with data analysis who need to understand the relationship between mean and standard deviation in normal distributions.
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