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probability distribution
probability distributionn. Statistics A function giving the theoretical probability of observing a random variable to have a particular value when the variable is discrete or to fall within a certain range when the variable is continuous.probabil′ity distribu`tion n. a distribution of all possible values of a random variable together with an indication of their probabilities.
probability distribution
probability distribution[‚präb·ə′bil·əd·ē ‚dis·trə‚byü·shən] (industrial engineering) distribution LegalSeedistributionprobability distribution
Probability distributionA function that describes all the values a random variable can take and the probability associated with each. Also called a probability function.Probability DistributionAll the possible values a random variable can take under a given set of circumstances, as well as the probability that it will take each value. A normal probability is a bell curve.probability distribution The distribution of possible outcomes to an event along with the probability of each potential outcome. This statistical tool is used to measure the risk associated with events such as shooting craps, playing cards, or investing in securities. |