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Distributions

A distribution records how probability is assigned to the values of a random variable, using masses, densities or a cumulative distribution function.

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Common probability distributions in seven minutes | Kai博士
Kai博士 · zh · Explanation
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Candidate from reviewed zh material v2: 视频先借天气和比特币价格说明，很多现实事件都有多个可能结果，而且每个结果都带有一定概率。在此基础上，把“概率分布”定义为描述随机事件各种结果及其可能性大小的统计学概念。它关注的不是一个单独结局，而是全部可能结局与其概率之间的关系。
Common probability distributions in seven minutes | Kai博士
Kai博士 · zh · Explanation
Connection evidence
Candidate from reviewed en material v2: Weather and changing Bitcoin prices illustrate uncertain events with several possible outcomes. A probability distribution describes the possible outcomes together with how likely they are. It describes the whole pattern of uncertainty rather than one isolated result.

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Move from uncertain events to random variables, probability models and evidence-based statistical inference.