Normal

Distribution
 States the characteristics
of a normal random
variable.

Illustrates a normal random

Lesson variable and constructs a
Objectives: normal curve.

Displays determination in
illustrating a normal random
variable and constructing a
normal curve
Activity # 1
Activity # 2
Refer on the piece of paper given by group.
Follow the instructions given.
The first group who can finish the task will be
given additional of 30 pts.
Select a reporter who can discuss the answer
to the class.
Analysis:
What does the graph of the data look like?
Suppose we increase the number of
students but still maintaining the balance of
the scores from the middle, what will
happen to the graph?
Computing the measures three measures of
averages: mean, median, and mode. What
do you notice? What does this imply?
For each distribution, compute the three
measure of averages: mean, median and
the mode?
What do you notice to the three measures
of central tendency? What does this imply?
Where will you find these three measures on
the graph?
What generalization can you make?
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What is Normal (Gaussian) Distribution?
 The normal distribution is a
descriptive model that describes real
world situations.
This is the most important probability
distribution in statistics and
important tool in analysis of
epidemiological data and
management science.
The Normal Distribution

A normal distribution is a distribution of a

continuous random variable whose
graph is a bell – shaped curve called
normal curve.
 The Normal Distribution
A continuous random variable X can be
considered a normal variable when it has a
probability density function of the form
1
1 − 2 (𝑥−𝜇)2
𝑓 𝑥 = 𝑒 2𝜎 𝑓𝑜𝑟 − ∞ < 𝑥 < +∞
2𝜋𝜎

where: 𝜋 = 3.141592 … , 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑒 = 2.71828 …

2 = 1.414212 …
 Sample Application of Normal
Distribution
Agriculture
(The heights of a large number of seedlings
that we seen in fields normally consists of a
few tall ones, a few short ones and most of
the having heights in between tall and short).
Sample Application of Normal
Distribution
The mean and the standard deviation
characterizes the whole distribution.
The mean determines the location of the center
of the bell shaped curve.
MEAN, MEDIAN AND MODE
MEAN – represents the balancing point
of the graph of the distribution.
MODE – represents the “highpoint” of
the probability density function.
MEDIAN – represents the point where
50% of the area under the distribution is
to the left and 50% of the area under
the distribution is to the right.
Properties of a Normal Distribution
 Its curve is bell – shaped with the domain
−∞ < 𝑋 < ∞.
 Its curve is asymptotic with respect to the x
– axis.
 The graph is symmetrical about the line
𝑥=𝜇
 The mean, median and mode are located
at the center of the graph.
The area under the curve bounded by the
x – axis is equal to 1. The mean divides the
curve into halves.

50% 50%
The standard deviation affects both the
width and the height of the curve.
A larger standard
deviation
corresponds to a
wider curve.
The larger the
standard deviation,
the smaller the value
of the variable 𝑥 = 𝜇.
The standard deviation describes the
spread of the normal curve.
• 68.27% of the values in
the
“empirical rule”distribution are
within one standard
(or the 68 – 95 –deviation
99.7 ruleof the mean
• 95.45% within the two
standard deviation of
the mean
• 99.73% is within three
standard deviation of
the mean.
Let’s Practice:

Given the sets of data above determine the frequencies and relative
frequency of babies’ weights are within:
a. One standard deviation from the mean
b. Two standard deviations from the mean.
c. Three standard deviation from the mean.
Application:
Tell whether the statement is true or false.
1. The mean of the standard normal distribution is 0.
2. The standard deviation of the standard normal
distribution can be any positive real number.
3. The standard deviation describes the spread of the
distribution.
4. The standard deviation of a normal distribution
affects only the width of the distribution.
5. The graph is symmetrical about the line 𝑥 = 𝜎.
Assessment:
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word or phrase to make
meaningful statements.
1. The curve of a probability distribution is formed by____.
2. The area under a normal curve is ________.
3. The important values that best describe a normal curve are ______.
4. There are______ standard deviation units at the baseline of a
normal curve.
5. The curve of a normal distribution extends indefinitely at the tails
but does not______.
6. The mean, median and mode of a normal curve are_____.
7. A normal curve is used in ________.
8. Its curve is asymptotic with respect to the ______.
Assignment:

Please bring a normal distribution

table.
Carl Friedrich Gauss, original name Johann
Friedrich Carl Gauss, (born April 30, 1777, Brunswick
[Germany]—died February 23, 1855, Göttingen,
Hanover), German mathematician, generally
regarded as one of the greatest mathematicians
of all time for his contributions to number
theory, geometry, probability theory, geodesy,
planetary astronomy, the theory of functions, and
potential theory (including electromagnetism).
“It is not knowledge, but the act
of learning, not possession but
the act of getting there, which
grants the greatest enjoyment.”