Gaussian

/ˈɡaʊsiən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by a normal distribution in statistics, named after mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss. Describes the bell-shaped curve that represents how data is distributed in many natural phenomena.

Etymology

Named after German mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss (1777-1855), who made fundamental contributions to statistics and probability theory. The term was coined in the early 20th century as his mathematical work gained wider recognition.

Kelly Says

The Gaussian distribution appears everywhere in nature - from the heights of people in a population to measurement errors in scientific experiments. It's so fundamental that it's called the 'normal' distribution, making Gauss's mathematical insight a cornerstone of modern science!

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