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Term: Log-normal Distribution

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-11-07

Definition:

This is the probability distribution of any random variable whose logarithm is normally distributed. Thus, if Y is a random variable with a normal distribution, then exp(Y) has a log normal distribution. This distribution can be used to model nonzero positively skewed data.

References 

  • Finlayson GS, Forget E, Ekuma O, Derksen S, Bond R, Martens P, De Coster C. Allocating Funds for Healthcare in Manitoba Regional Health Authorities: A First Step--Population-Based Funding. Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2007. [Report] [Summary] (View)


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