Discrete and Continuous Probability · Statistics and Probability

Normal Distribution

Investigating the bell curve and its application to natural phenomena and standardized testing.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do so many independent random variables converge toward a normal distribution?
  2. 2How do z scores allow us to compare data from two entirely different populations?
  3. 3What percentage of data falls within specific standard deviations, and why is this consistent?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9MSM03
Year: Year 12
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Discrete and Continuous Probability
Period: Statistics and Probability

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