Definition of frequency distribution in US English:
frequency distribution
nounˈfrēkwənsē ˌdistrəˈbyo͞oSHən
Statistics A mathematical function showing the number of instances in which a variable takes each of its possible values.
Example sentencesExamples
- It's also possible to study the frequency distribution of these special sets of integers.
- We tested the frequency distribution of each variable for normality, and used normal log-transformed data.
- The frequency distribution departed significantly from a normal distribution, and was skewed towards low values.
- The student team sought a mathematical model to describe the frequency distribution of ridge lengths in crumpled paper.
- Test statistics resulting from 5,000 randomizations were compiled to form a frequency distribution.