[Grammar] Assumed to be normally distributed

[nyggus]

Hi,

Which is better?

X is assumed normally distributed vs X is assumed to be normally distributed

Both are used, as follows from Ngrams, the latter being much more frequent. But if both are correct, I'd prefer the more concise X is assumed normally distributed. Would that be OK?

Thanks,
nyggus

 

[nyggus]

Thanks Piscean. In this particular situation I'm talking about, the shorter version suits better my purpose to make the list parallel, hence - since it's up to me - I'll choose it.

 

[GoesStation]

If the text's style permits the active voice, write the concise Assume X is normally distributed.