Which parameters in a Normal distribution determine the shape and spread of its curve?

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24 May 2019
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28 May 2026

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The Normal distribution is characterized by two parameters: the mean (µ), which sets the center of the curve, and the standard deviation (σ), which controls the dispersion and flatness of the curve. Therefore, µ and σ are the parameters that shape the distribution.

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