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Subject: Gaussian Distribution vs Normal Distribution
Hello all, Rob Weir wrote: >> "Standard error (standard deviation of the mean) of a data series >> assuming an equal distribution" > > I believe "assuming a normal distribution" is the typical wording. > In that case the standard error = StandardDeviation/Sqrt(N) > > -Rob I strongly suggest using within a standard document the more accurate and complete name: *gaussian distribution* instead of the often misleading *normal distribution* Many thanks, Leonard Mada -- Ist Ihr Browser Vista-kompatibel? Jetzt die neuesten Browser-Versionen downloaden: http://www.gmx.net/de/go/browser
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