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Gaussian distribution

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Gaussian distribution has definition A statistical distribution defined by the equation p = c exp(-k²x²), in which x is the statistical variable. It yields the familiar bell-shaped curve. Accidental errors of measurement and similar phenomena follow this law. has source: Hopkins, J. 1976 Glossary of Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Chicago Press, 2001-09-27 09:32:33.0
has definition A random distribution of initial conditions is often referred to as a Gaussian distribution. Also, a certain kind of bell-shaped curve is called a Gaussian. has source: Lightman, A., Brawer, R. 1990 The Lives and Worlds of Modern Cosmologists, Harvard University Press, 2001-09-27 09:32:33.0
is an instance of statistical distribution

Gaussian distribution	has definition A statistical distribution defined by the equation p = c exp(-k²x²), in which x is the statistical variable. It yields the familiar bell-shaped curve. Accidental errors of measurement and similar phenomena follow this law.
	has definition A random distribution of initial conditions is often referred to as a Gaussian distribution. Also, a certain kind of bell-shaped curve is called a Gaussian.
	is an instance of statistical distribution