Using JMP Student Edition, Third Edition

5 Distribution Platform Introduction 109

5 Distribution: Single-Variable Statistics

This produces a report showing the parameters of the distribution, along with a goodness-of-fit statistic

testing the null hypothesis that the distribution is, in fact, Normal. Small p-values indicate a non-nor-

mal distribution.

Testing Probabilities

Another question that could be asked about this data is whether the three levels of Thread Wear occur

with equal frequency. To test this assumption, a distribution of the Thread Wear variable is necessary.

 Make sure the original

Denim data table is the front window. If not, select Window > Denim.jmp.

 Request a Dis ...