probability distribution
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A mathematical description of how likely each possible outcome of a random event is.
Usage notes
A "normal distribution," the familiar bell curve, is just one of many shapes a probability distribution can take.
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Which word fits the gap? "The _____ showed that scores clustered heavily around the average."
Answer: probability distribution
In your own words, what does "probability distribution" mean?
A mathematical description of how likely each possible outcome of a random event is.
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