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tag: 0DVDCMA2DK
kind: concept
name: Probability distribution
aliases: [distribution]
msc: ["60E05"]
sources:
  - url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Probability_distribution
    locator: lead section
same_as:
  wikidata: Q200726
  wikipedia: Probability distribution
---

## Summary

A probability distribution describes how probability is spread over the possible values of a random quantity.
Formally it is a probability measure on a space of values, such as the real line with its Borel sets. The node [[probability distribution|0QB913WM5E]] gives the precise definition.