The probability distribution
Example: Probability distribution shows likelihood of outcomes across values
Definition
"The probability distribution" is a function or a rule that assigns probabilities to each possible outcome in a sample space, showing the likelihood of different results occurring in a random experiment or research context.
Etymology
The term "the probability distribution" combines 'probability,' derived from the Latin 'probabilitas,' meaning 'likelihood' or 'credibility,' and 'distribution,' from Latin 'distributio,' meaning 'division' or 'allocation.' Together, they describe how probabilities are allocated across possible outcomes.
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"The probability distribution" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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