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So why are normal distributions "central limits"?

Grant Sanderson
Jul 11, 2023
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This latest video ties together three recent topics we’ve covered: The central limit theorem, why π is in the formula for a Gaussian, and convolutions. It offers a very pleasing visual trick for how to compute the sum of two normally-distributed variables and discusses how this relates to the central limit theorem.

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Rachit Chauhan
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Aug 11

Where did you learn all this from

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Gaurav
Jul 16

Good Evening

I want to be your student.

Kindly guide

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