Gaussian Curves: From A to Z
About this ebook
Although very important in the theoretical foundations of statistics (especially when considered with the central limit theorem), it is widely used in our day-to-day life, albeit in less mathematically precise way. From snap judgments about on whether to trust an astrological prediction (only for believers in astrology), to corporate boardrooms decisions to hire a candidate based upon standardized tests, the curve and the position of the point sought is often used. These Gaussian curves look like a hill and have their “hilliness” quantified in according to the statistical variance and the mean of the underlying set of data, technically with two main assumptions which prohibits infinite variance and mean. Of course, in many cases these means depend on subjectivity, as in the case of astrological predictions, and in other cases they are very objective (when normed diligently with quantitative data).
In this book we delve into the interesting manifestations of Gaussian curves in various arenas of day to day life. This book is not for budding statisticians looking for formal treatments or number crunching, however. This book rather aims to show how the means are distributed along both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of our life, and how they deviate, and what that means for the rest of us. A touch of humor is also in the cards, according to our in-house readers!Some of the topics are discussed relatively simply, for the younger readers and some go into a little more detail. In the experience of the author, this makes reading more interesting and can often motivate the readers for further exploration on the related topics.
About the author
Bishnu Goswami is an author, researcher, game/software developer and an avid bicyclist. He has published around four dozen books, with a few under a pseudoname. His genres include some nonfictional work; including techniques to crack difficult written and oral examinations, thinking holistically about science and its pedagogy and improving on existing de facto methods for the same.
In the realm of software development, he has authored on the scripting and start-to-finish development of multi platform 2D games. Another example of his work involves the monetization best-practices in this area, using live-examples from his own individual projects from the past. One of his very recent projects involves an evolving element which can benefit the upcoming programmers in the field of inclusive development, which is also a part of his ongoing research work.
In the very relevant field of inclusive development and global health, Goswami has worked with Rohin C, an American enthusiast, and jointly published a book on using Progressive Web Apps for Inclusive Development. He has previously worked on the use of these apps for newly industrialized countries, and those accounts are reflected in the book.
He has also authored multiple books on some new variations of board games, including their analyses and feedback from the early-bird players, quite a few of them being acclaimed by the reviewers. He has also authored in abstract thinking puzzles, which has mostly been received very positively by readers of all age-groups.
In addition to the recurring element of puzzle and their simplification in his work, Goswami has written on memoirs. These involve personal journeys to his cosy times with the rural-ferally juxtaposed indogs, an intelligent 'breed' of dogs that socializes itself out of nuclear-family dwellings, or the time he rode the last 'small' train to an ancient town of India. Some of his work here also dwells on the slightly risqué subject of personality profiling and stirring of the cultural potpourri.
While working with the Society of Mental and Rhetorical Training, an institute created by the highest ranking civil officers of his home country, Goswami learned a few manners of the discipline; especially on the stressed importance of presenting oneself professionally, and with confidence. This is also noted down in one of his earlier works, and which was in part responsible for his invitation to various lectures throughout the country and internationally.
Goswami has a master's degree in science and has also won multiple awards in national and international conferences. He has also contributed in Quora, a knowledge sharing website and maintains a blog and a software-developer website. In his free time, he likes to listen to classical music, watch birds and go on a tour of bicycling.
