Proving the Normal Law of Errors

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The discussion centers around the inquiry into how to prove the normal law of errors, which relates to statistical principles in measurement and error analysis. The scope includes aspects of question formulation and adherence to forum posting guidelines.

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  • One participant asks how to prove the normal law of errors.
  • Another participant critiques the initial post for not meeting minimum requirements for a valid question.
  • A participant expresses gratitude for the feedback received, indicating a realization about the importance of formulating meaningful questions in scientific discourse.
  • There is a suggestion to search for existing resources on the proof of the normal law of errors, indicating a potential avenue for self-directed learning.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the original question, as the initial inquiry is deemed insufficiently formulated, leading to a critique rather than a direct discussion of the proof itself.

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The discussion highlights limitations in the initial post regarding clarity and completeness, which affects the ability to engage with the question meaningfully.

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How to prove the normal law of errors?
 
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This does not meet the minimum requirements for a valid post.
 
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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