Proving the Normal Law of Errors

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The discussion centers on the proper approach to proving the normal law of errors, emphasizing the importance of formulating meaningful questions to receive valuable answers. Participants highlighted the necessity of adhering to forum rules, particularly regarding homework questions, which limits the ability to provide assistance without sufficient context. A suggestion was made to utilize search engines, specifically Google, to find resources related to the proof of the normal law of errors.

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  • Understanding of statistical concepts, particularly the normal law of errors.
  • Familiarity with formulating research questions in scientific contexts.
  • Knowledge of online research techniques, including effective use of search engines.
  • Awareness of forum etiquette and posting guidelines.
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  • Research the mathematical proof of the normal law of errors.
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How to prove the normal law of errors?
 
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Thank u DaveC426913... It was a big help! I thought posting here was just a way of gaining knowledge, but now I know it's just learning how to post, thanks for that...
 
SpaceExplorer said:
Thank u DaveC426913... It was a big help! I thought posting here was just a way of gaining knowledge, but now I know it's just learning how to post, thanks for that...
Correct. School in general and science in particular are all about the realization that, if one wishes to get a meaningful answer, one must learn to form a meaningful question.



Besides: I put 60% more effort into my response than you did into your question! :-p

Also besides: PF has rules about posts. (That's why there's now over 250,000, including you) One rule is that we must assess whether this is a homework question. We can't do that with what you told us, so we can't answer your question.


Have you considered Googling "normal law of errors proof"?
 
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