probability distribution

/ˌprɑːbəˈbɪləti ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

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  1. a mathematical description that gives the probability of each possible outcome of a random event or variable

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    countabletechnical

    • "The probability distribution shows how likely each result is."A2
    • "A probability distribution can be shown in a table or graph."B1
    • "Statisticians use a probability distribution to model uncertainty."B2

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