Density Curves
Density Curves
Normal Distributions
This topic looks at the basic ideas of density curves. While it does address general density curves, it also looks specifically at the uniform distribution. It shows how to use the uniform distribution to determine different probabilities. It also introduces the Normal Distribution. We look at how the normal distribution is defined using only the mean and standard deviation, and how each of these numbers impact the curve. We also look at how to use the Empirical Rule to estimate probabilities.
The following resources can be used to further understand this topic:
Video: Density Curves
Video: Normal Distribution
Notes: Density Curves
Activity: Uniform Distributions
Activity: Empirical Rule
Online Activity: Uniform Distributions using Desmos
Online Activity: The Normal Distribution using GeoGebra