normal random variable

normal random variable

any random variable whose values are theoretically infinite but follow a normal distribution that is centered around the mean for the population and that has a standard deviation matching that of the population. A standard normal variable is similar but has a mean of 0 and a standard deviation of 1.

Related Terms

power spectrum

power spectrum see sound spectrum.

media psychology

media psychology a subspecialty in psychology that studies...

Sylvian fissure

Sylvian fissure see lateral sulcus.

hair follicle

hair follicle the protective casing of the root of a hair....

arrested testis

arrested testis see cryptorchidism.

gustatory encoding

gustatory encoding see visual encoding.

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter N

Browse by Letter

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z