Using probability paper for a normal distribution

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This discussion focuses on using probability paper to compare measurements in a normal distribution with a theoretical Gaussian curve. The user sought guidance on online resources and shared two valuable links: ReliaWiki for probability plotting and Engineered Software's NASA median guide. The user successfully plotted the median rank using the formula (i - 0.3) / (n + 0.4) on the vertical axis, confirming that a linear result indicates a good normal distribution of data.

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I have to compare measurements in a normal distribution with a theoretical gauss curve on "probability paper" (the y-axis has percent). Does anyone know any online guide/ information?

thanks, have wasted the last three hours on this
 
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