Experimental distribution

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The variation in the values of a variable obtained from the results of carrying out trials of a situation that involves elements of chance, a probability activity, or a statistical experiment.

For whole-number data, an experimental distribution is often displayed, in a table, as a set of values and their corresponding frequencies, or on an appropriate graph.

For measurement data, an experimental distribution is often displayed, in a table, as a set of intervals of values (class intervals) and their corresponding frequencies, or on an appropriate graph.

For category data, an experimental distribution is often displayed, in a table, as a set of categories and their corresponding frequencies, or on an appropriate graph.

Alternative: empirical distribution

See: sample distribution

Curriculum achievement objectives references
Probability: Levels 4, 5, 6, 7