Height follows the bell curve in its distribution. Wealth does not: It follows an asymmetric, L-shaped pattern known as a "power law," where most values are below average and a few far above.

The normal distribution is the proper term for a probability bell curve. In a normal distribution, the mean is zero and the standard deviation is 1. It has zero skew and a kurtosis of 3.

Beware The Bell-Shaped Curve, Wharton Prof Advises Jerry Gleeson 2 | May 21, 2010 Mean-variance analysis is standard practice in many business schools and financial planning programs.

The bell curve model limits the quantity of people at the top and also reduces incentives to the highest rating. Given the arbitrary five-scale rating and the fact that most people are 2,3,4 rated ...

A symmetrical distribution is one where splitting the data down the middle produces mirror images. Bell curves are a commonly-cited example of symmetrical distributions.

Life isn’t fair. Many of the most coveted spoils— wealth, fame, links on the Web—are concentrated among the few. If such a distribution doesn’t sound like the bell-shaped curve, you’re ...