0
It is assumed that by "shape" you mean "area".
The quick answer is yes, probably. The "Bell curve" is called a Gaussian function (see related link). The area under a Gaussian is not necessarily 1; it can be anything.
However, if you're talking about probability, where the probability distribution is in the same of a Gaussian, then the area under the curve must be exactly 1. This isn't however, because it is a bell curve, but because it's a probability distribution.
The area under any probability distribution must always be exactly 1, or it isn't a valid distribution.
The proper term for the total area under any curve f(x) is the integral from negative infinity to infinity of f(x) dx
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the shape of normal probability curve?
bell shaped
Would you ever get a normal curve bell shape that is perfect?
Only in theory.
What is the difference between an ordinary histogram and a commulative histogram?
the bell curve shape? anonymous
What does a bell curve of IQ look like?
The "bell curve" of anything, with the peak of the curve supposedly at a score of 100.
What is the definition of 'bell curve'?
A bell curve is a graph that depicts a large rounded peak tapering away at each end of normal distribution. A bell curve is a mathematical concept with the curve concentrated in the center.
What is the shape of normal probability curve?
bell shaped
How many times do you have to roll two dice to get a statistical bell-curve?
There is no answer to this question. The greater the number of rolls, the closer you get to the bell-curve. But you will never ever actually reach the bell-curve.
How would you describe the shape of a normal curve?
Bell-shaped, unimodal, symmetric
Would you ever get a normal curve bell shape that is perfect?
Only in theory.
What is the shape of a normal distribution?
It is a symmetrical, "bell-shaped" curve. The tails are infinitely long.
What is the difference between an ordinary histogram and a commulative histogram?
the bell curve shape? anonymous
A bell curve indicates in a trait?
a bell curve indicates a what in a trait?
How many pages does The Bell Curve have?
The Bell Jar has 288 pages.
When was The Global Bell Curve created?
The Global Bell Curve was created in 2008.
What does a bell curve of IQ look like?
The "bell curve" of anything, with the peak of the curve supposedly at a score of 100.
What are the characteristics of a normal density curve?
It is a symmetric function which is fully described by two parameters. It is called bell shape but I have never seen a bell whose rime is infinitely far away from its apex. The area under the curve is equal to 1.
How many pages does The Global Bell Curve have?
The Global Bell Curve has 380 pages.
