Standardization

vs.
Normalization
Mohsen Kazemian
 Standardization Normalization

Centers data around Scales data to a fixed

Goal zero (mean = 0) and range, often between
standard deviation = 1. 0 and 1.

Mean becomes 0, Range depends on the

Mean and Variance Standard deviation specified range (e.g.,
becomes 1 0 to 1)

Alters distribution but Keeps the original

maintains relative shape of the
Distribution
distances between distribution while
data points. scaling values.

Algorithms sensitive to Algorithms requiring

feature variance and values in a specific
Suitable for
assuming normal range or distance-
distribution. based computations.

Principal Component
Neural networks, k-
Analysis (PCA),
Example Use Case nearest neighbors,
algorithms like Linear
image processing.
Regression.