z-distribution

[/zɛd dɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/ or /zi dɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/]
nounfemininepl: z-distributions
distribuição z
1. A probability distribution that represents standardized values in statistics, derived from the normal distribution with mean 0 and standard deviation 1
The z-distribution is essential for calculating confidence intervals and hypothesis testing in statistics.
A distribuição z é essencial para calcular intervalos de confiança e testes de hipóteses em estatística.
2. The standard normal distribution used to determine how many standard deviations a data point is from the mean
Using the z-distribution table, we found that a z-score of 1.96 corresponds to a 95% confidence level.
Usando a tabela de distribuição z, descobrimos que um z-score de 1,96 corresponde a um nível de confiança de 95%.
The z-distribution is a fundamental concept in quantitative research across both Brazilian and American academic institutions. It is taught extensively in statistics, psychology, economics, and engineering programs. The term is used identically in Portuguese and English academic contexts, making it a true cognate in statistical terminology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
standard normal distributionz-score distributionnormal standard distribution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
distribuição z
Standard term used in statistics courses and textbooks
Portugal
distribuição z
Same terminology used in Portuguese academic and statistical contexts
USA
z-distribution
Commonly used in English-language statistics education and professional settings

Related Words

z-scorenormal distributionstandard deviationconfidence intervalhypothesis testingstatistical inferencestandardization

Related Idioms & Phrases

standardize using the z-distribution
calculate z-scores from the z-distribution
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