title: Understanding a Normal Distribution of Data.
abstract: Assuming data follow a normal distribution is essential for many common statistical tests. However, what are normal data and when can we assume that a data set follows this distribution? What can be done to analyze non-normal data?
authors.affiliation: Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.
authors.forename: Mitchell G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Maltenfort
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D016011:Normal Distribution