Key Takeaways
- Normal distribution in finance models asset returns
- CDF used for p-values in hypothesis testing
- PDF kernel estimation for density estimation
- R uses pnorm for normal CDF
- Python scipy.stats.norm.pdf computes PDF
- Numerical integration for CDF from PDF
- Normal PDF: 1/sqrt(2 pi sigma^2) exp(-(x-mu)^2/(2 sigma^2))
- Normal CDF approximated by erf(x/sqrt(2))
- Exponential PDF λ e^{-λx} for x≥0
- The PDF f(x) satisfies ∫_{-∞}^{∞} f(x) dx = 1
- The CDF F(x) = P(X ≤ x) for a random variable X
- PDF is non-negative: f(x) ≥ 0 for all x
- CDF F(x) = ∫_{-∞}^x f(t) dt
- PDF f(x) = F'(x) almost everywhere
- P(a < X ≤ b) = F(b) - F(a)
Learn how CDFs and PDFs power statistics for hypothesis testing, intervals, and density estimation across models.
Applications in Statistics
Applications in Statistics Interpretation
Computational Aspects
Computational Aspects Interpretation
Examples and Specific Distributions
Examples and Specific Distributions Interpretation
Fundamental Definitions
Fundamental Definitions Interpretation
Interrelationships PDF-CDF
Interrelationships PDF-CDF Interpretation
Interrelationships PDF-CDF; wait no, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regular_variation
Interrelationships PDF-CDF; wait no, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regular_variation Interpretation
Mathematical Properties
Mathematical Properties Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
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