A bell curve is a plot of normal distribution of a given data set. The file which i have attached describes how you can create a chart of a bell curve in Microsoft Excel.
hi Urvashi A bell curve is a plot of normal distribution of a given data set. The file which i have attached describes how you can create a chart of a bell curve in Microsoft Excel.
can anyone pls tell me how to go about using this bell curve .I am still not clear with the usage of this curve as increment/Appraisal?:(
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
We intend to introduce some HR policies for use during annual increments and promotions of our employees.
In view of that, we want to share the HR policies that are being implemented in the automobile and dealership sectors.
From India, Kanpur
In view of that, we want to share the HR policies that are being implemented in the automobile and dealership sectors.
From India, Kanpur
Hi Smriti!
Please check with the person who had given you this Excel sheet. This is a classic example of misunderstanding the concepts and using them erroneously. What you call a bell curve is actually the "Normal Probability Curve" (since it is bell-shaped it is called a bell curve).
The Normal Probability Curve (NPC) is an ideal distribution plot of any measurable characteristic that is supposed to be normally distributed in the larger population. For example, if you measure the height of all people in the world, the distribution of the height will be close to the NPC (but it will never be exactly like that).
This is a misuse of NPC to project it as ideal in small samples that are conceptually "not normally distributed," e.g., if you plot the IQ of IITians, it would never be similar to the NPC as IITians are supposed to (and actually are) be on the higher side.
It is a misconception that the general big NPC is composed of several small NPCs. The graph here is a complete misrepresentation of the applicability of the concept.
Regards,
Vijai Pandey
Central Test: Leader in online psychometric testing
From India, Hyderabad
Please check with the person who had given you this Excel sheet. This is a classic example of misunderstanding the concepts and using them erroneously. What you call a bell curve is actually the "Normal Probability Curve" (since it is bell-shaped it is called a bell curve).
The Normal Probability Curve (NPC) is an ideal distribution plot of any measurable characteristic that is supposed to be normally distributed in the larger population. For example, if you measure the height of all people in the world, the distribution of the height will be close to the NPC (but it will never be exactly like that).
This is a misuse of NPC to project it as ideal in small samples that are conceptually "not normally distributed," e.g., if you plot the IQ of IITians, it would never be similar to the NPC as IITians are supposed to (and actually are) be on the higher side.
It is a misconception that the general big NPC is composed of several small NPCs. The graph here is a complete misrepresentation of the applicability of the concept.
Regards,
Vijai Pandey
Central Test: Leader in online psychometric testing
From India, Hyderabad
Hi Smriti seen your bell curve xls but could not opened it well keep putting knowledgable inputs for HR Professionals, if i can help you in any ways let me know. Poonam
From India, Pune
From India, Pune
Hi Smriti,
The Excel attachment really helps. I've been trying to find a simple Excel sheet to assist me with bell curve analysis for quite some time now, and this one's just what I needed.
Thanks a ton!
From India, Mumbai
The Excel attachment really helps. I've been trying to find a simple Excel sheet to assist me with bell curve analysis for quite some time now, and this one's just what I needed.
Thanks a ton!
From India, Mumbai
Dear Smriti,
Can you please help me in describing the fields, as I am doing the appraisal for the first time?
- Ratings
- Recommended
- Ideal Curve
My rating scale is:
- 91-100
- 81-90
- 71-80
- 61-70
- <60
Should I put the above ratings in the "Rating" or "Recommended" category? How should I represent the percentages in the Ideal bell curve?
Thank you for your assistance.
From Saudi Arabia
Can you please help me in describing the fields, as I am doing the appraisal for the first time?
- Ratings
- Recommended
- Ideal Curve
My rating scale is:
- 91-100
- 81-90
- 71-80
- 61-70
- <60
Should I put the above ratings in the "Rating" or "Recommended" category? How should I represent the percentages in the Ideal bell curve?
Thank you for your assistance.
From Saudi Arabia
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