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Re: Central Limit Theorem

Where is a connection between the corn pop sound and the
central limit theorem? The intensity distribution (of single pops)
may or may not be gaussian. But if the grains were popping
together, for example, never less than at least five, then the
distribution of intensities (of non overlapping explosions)
would be gaussian. Is this what you were trying to say?

"Carl C. Gaither" wrote:

... I came across this quotation by William A. Massey and
thought it might be enjoyed and useful.

"When you are listening to corn pop, are you hearing the
Central Limit Theorem?"