This Gaussian equation picks a random (actually pseudo-random) number from a Gaussian (normal) distribution.  This distribution has a mean of 0.0 and a standard deviation of 1.0.

This equation can be used as an equation inside another equation (what we call at vCalc an EiE) to generate a random number about the mean of 0.0.  

To select random values repeatedly, just click the refresh icon to the left of the output field which displays your pick:

Example

If you use the default values and set the number of bins to 10, you will get a distribution that looks like this:

See also

• Draw from a Gaussian Distribution
• View a Frequency Distribution of a Gaussian Distribution
• View a Frequency Distribution of a Displaced Gaussian
• See a Frequency Distribution of Your Test Data
• Draw from a Gaussian Distribution
• View a Frequency Distribution of a Gaussian Distribution
• View a Frequency Distribution of a Displaced Gaussian
• See a Frequency Distribution of Your Test Data
• Draw from a Lognormal Distribution
• View a Frequency Distribution of a Lognormal Distribution
• Learn About Elementary Statistics
• Learn About Probability
• Roll Five Virtual Cube Dice
• Roll Four Virtual Cube Dice
• Roll Three Virtual Cube Dice
• Roll Two Virtual Cube Dice
• Roll a 100-sided Virtual Dice
• Roll a 50-sided Virtual Dice
• Roll a 20-sided Virtual Dice
• Roll a 12-sided Virtual Dice
• Roll a 10-sided Virtual Dice
• Roll a 8-sided Virtual Dice
• Roll a 7-sided Virtual Dice
• Roll a 6-sided Virtual Dice
• Roll a 5-sided Virtual Dice
• Roll a 4-sided Virtual Dice
• Roll a 3-sided Virtual Dice
• Flip a coin