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distribution (dis″trĭ-bu´shәn) the extent of a ramifying structure such as an artery or nerve and its branches. the geographical range of an organism or disease. frequency distribution
in statistics, a mathematical function that describes the distribution of measurements on a scale for a specific population. normal distribution
a symmetrical distribution of scores with the majority concentrated around the mean; for example, that representing a large number of independent random events. It is in the shape of a bell-shaped curve. Called
also gaussian distribution.
Normal distribution. The approximate percentage of the area (or frequency) lying under the curve between standard deviations is indicated. probability distribution
a mathematical function that assigns to each measurable event in a sample group the probability that the event will occur.
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