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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
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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.
