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bell curve
This term is primarily used in statistics, psychology, and education to describe a normal distribution. It carries a connotation of predictability and standardization, often implying that extreme outliers are rare while the majority of a population falls into a predictable middle ground.
In academic contexts, the term is frequently associated with "grading on a curve," which can carry a negative emotional tone for students. This suggests a competitive environment where a student's success is dependent on the relative performance of their peers rather than an absolute standard of mastery.
Meanings
Examples
The test scores followed a perfect bell curve.
Most people fall right in the middle of the bell curve.
The professor decided to grade on a bell curve this semester.
I wonder if my height fits into the standard bell curve.
The data distribution resembles a bell curve with a high peak at the mean.
We cannot use a bell curve for this specific dataset because it is heavily skewed.
Look at this graph and you will see the classic bell curve shape.
The company uses a bell curve to determine annual performance bonuses.