Two theorems are presented which are useful in making inferences about the univariate normal distribution. Some applications of the theorems are given. It is thought that the theorems will prove ...

The normal distribution is a concept in statistics that assumes all values are distributed in the same pattern. It requires symmetry and consistent proportions in the distribution of values. Normal ...

This column is the fourth in a series on parameter estimation, leading up to the justly famous Kalman filter. The discipline is based on the fact that our knowledge of the state of any real-world ...