Chapter 7 The Central Limit Theorem
,Chapter outline
1. The Central Limit Theorem for Sample Means (Averages)
2. The Central Limit Theorem for Sums (Optional)
3. Using the Central Limit Theorem
4. Central Limit Theorem (Pocket Change)
5. Central Limit Theorem (Cookie Recipes)
, Figure 7.1
If you want to figure out the distribution of the change people carry in their pockets, using the central limit theorem and assuming your sample is large enough, you will find
that the distribution is normal and bell-shaped. (credit: John Lodder)