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Definition of

probability distribution

Statistics

formula representing probability of values of variables in a statistical study, a mathematical formula showing the probability for each value of a variable

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Definitions of ’probability distribution’ and meaning of ’probability distribution’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’probability distribution’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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