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Distribution of Random Numbers

Distribution of Random Numbers
Results obtained from a given set of measurements that scatter in a random manner are adequately treated by most logical methods of statistics.

DISTRIBUTION OF RANDOM NUMBERS

 

Results obtained from a given set of measurements that scatter in a random manner are adequately treated by most logical methods of statistics.

 

In a situation whereby a large number of replicate readings, not less than 50, are observed of a titrimetric equivalence point (continuous variable), the results thus generated shall normally be distributed around the mean in a more or less symmetrical fashion. Thus, the mathematical model which not only fits into but also satisfies such a distribution of random errors is termed as the Normal or Gaussian distribution curve. It is a bell-shaped curve which is noted to be symmetrical about the mean as depicted in Figure 3.2.


 

The equation of the normal curve may be expressed as given below :


where, y = Relative frequency with which random sampling of the infinite population shall bring forth a specific value x,

 

 σ= Standard deviation, and

 

μ= Mean.

 

From the Normal distribution curve (Figure 3.2) it may be observed that 68.26% of results shall fall within one standard deviation on either side of the mean, 95.46% shall fall within two standard deviations, and 99.74% within three standard deviations.

 

 

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