The normal distribution: features, standardisation, and probabilities and quantiles with technology

What this note covers

1. When a normal model is suitable
2. Standardising to the standard normal
3. Interval probabilities with technology
4. Tails, complements and symmetry
5. Quantiles and percentiles
6. A reliable modelling workflow
7. Comparing observations from different normal models
8. Normal-model decisions and sensitivity

8 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes