Mathematics
The Normal Distribution and the Empirical Rule
Quick fact
In a normal distribution, about 68% of all values lie within one standard deviation of the mean, 95% within two, and 99.7% within three—this is the empirical rule, a quick key to understanding data spread.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever wondered why so many measurements—heights, test scores, or noise levels—form a bell-shaped curve? What if you could predict exactly how many values fall within a certain range just by knowing the average and the spread?