Folded Normal Distribution

This distribution is often used when the measurement system produces only positive measurements, from an otherwise normally distributed process. To fit a folded normal distribution, only the average and specified sigma (process, sample, or population) are needed. Note that the standard normal curve generated will be used for K-S values and process capability, but that process sigma is always used to define the distribution limits on the Individual-X chart.

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