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The family of bell-shaped curves
occurs in probability and statistics, where it is called the normal density function. The constant μ is called the mean and the positive constant σ is called the standard deviation. For simplicity, let’s scale the function so as to remove the factor
(a) Find the asymptote, maximum value, and inflection points of f.
(b) What role does σ play in the shape of the curve?
(c) Illustrate by graphing four members of this family on the same screen.
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Single Variable Calculus
- Functions and Change: A Modeling Approach to Coll...AlgebraISBN:9781337111348Author:Bruce Crauder, Benny Evans, Alan NoellPublisher:Cengage Learning