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Old 05-28-2008
how to get the value of a numerical expression
Hi, All,

I want to calculate a specific value of a Gaussian distribution, say the mean is a=3, variance is b=5, the indepentent variable is x=2, how could I get the y which is the Gaussian distribution value of x.

Thanks,
Jenny
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Old 05-29-2008
Dear Jenny,
this is maths. I bet there is a forum for math homework somewhere. Ask there 1st please, and when you are on the 2nd step writing a script for it, ask here again Smilie
 
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