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Standard Deviation

The standard deviation in a normal distribution measures the spread or dispersion of the data points around the mean. If two normal curves have the same standard deviation, they have identical spreads and peak shapes, indicating that their variation is the same even though their centers are different.

Normal Distribution

A normal distribution is a continuous probability distribution that is symmetric about its mean, producing a bell-shaped curve. It is characterized by its smooth, continuous shape where most of the data points cluster around the mean and tail off symmetrically in both directions. This distribution is fundamental in statistics due to the Central Limit Theorem.

Mean

The mean of a normal distribution determines the center or location of the curve. When comparing two normal curves with different means, the curves are horizontally shifted relative to each other. The mean indicates the value at which the curve attains its maximum height, and differences in means reflect different central tendencies in the data.

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