Function Naming for Probability Equation - Solving Homework Problem

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Homework Statement

I need to know the name of the function below. I know it has to do with probability but that's all I know.

$$\int _{-\infty} ^{\infty}e^{-x^2} dx$$

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

 

[cristo]

I presume you mean $$\int e^{-x^2} dx$$. The function $$e^{-x^2}$$ is the Gaussian function, and the integral is called the Gaussian integral.

 

[marlon]

Yeah a Gaussian so it's a type of Normal Distribution . The "type" meaning, a normal distribution with certain values for the parameters.

marlon

 

[fsm]

It seemed to have a different name though. It had like 3 or 4 words to it.

 

[fsm]

Ahhh cool. I found what I needed. Thanks to both of you!