015 - Normalize Distribution Question

Probability Distribution Normalization

Understanding Normalization

• Normalization involves adjusting values to allow for comparison and interpretation in a consistent scale.

• In the context of probability, normalization ensures that the total probability sums up to one.

Given Values

• Values to normalize: 0.04 and 0.12

• Normalization factor: 0.36

Calculations

Step 1: Divide by Normalization Factor

• For 0.04:

  • Result = 0.04 / 0.36 = 0.1111 (approximately)

• For 0.12:

  • Result = 0.12 / 0.36 = 0.3333 (approximately)

Entering Results

• Normalize results for the five fields as follows:

  • Field 1: 0.1111

  • Field 2: 0.3333

  • Field 3: (can assign a remaining value, e.g., potentially zeros or some other number depending on context)

  • Field 4: ...

  • Field 5: ...

Summation Check

• Sum of normalized values (using computed values and placeholders):

  • Total = 0.1111 + 0.3333 + (values for fields 3, 4, and 5)

• Ensure total = 1.

Conclusion

• Confirm all fields are filled in, and the final sum equals one to validate the probability distribution.