Initial Post Instructions

Many variables in medicine follow a normal distribution where there are approximately an equal number of values below the mean as above the mean. Describe two variables that you work with that would probably follow a normal distribution. Also note which of the two variables would be likely to have a larger standard deviation and why.

Follow-Up Post Instructions

Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.

Writing Requirements

• Minimum of 3 posts (1 initial & 2 follow-up)
• APA format for in-text citations and list of references

Solution

Week 5 Discussion: The Normal Distribution

Holmes, Illosky, and Dean (2019) define normal distribution as “a continuous distribution.” They also add that it is the most important of all distributions as it is widely used in nursing, economics, mathematics, business, and psychology, among other disciplines. This distribution is usually described using the mean and standard deviation.…………….please follow the link below to purchase the solution at $5