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The document outlines various statistical distributions, including Normal, Chi-Square, Z-Distribution, Poisson, Binomial, T-Distribution, and Uniform. Each distribution is associated with specific data types (continuous or categorical) and scenarios for use, such as analyzing averages, relationships between categories, or counting occurrences. The information serves as a guide for selecting the appropriate distribution based on the nature of the data and the analysis required.

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The document outlines various statistical distributions, including Normal, Chi-Square, Z-Distribution, Poisson, Binomial, T-Distribution, and Uniform. Each distribution is associated with specific data types (continuous or categorical) and scenarios for use, such as analyzing averages, relationships between categories, or counting occurrences. The information serves as a guide for selecting the appropriate distribution based on the nature of the data and the analysis required.

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Normal Distribution:

 Why: Use it when the data is naturally clustered around an average and follows a bell curve.
Most real-world measurements, like heights or test scores, are distributed like this.

 Data Type: Continuous (numbers that can take any value, like 5.7 or 62.4).

2. Chi-Square Distribution:

 Why: Use it when you want to check if there’s a relationship between categories in your data
(e.g., do men and women prefer different pizza flavors?). Also used to test variability in data.

 Data Type: Categorical (data divided into groups like "yes/no" or "male/female").

3. Z-Distribution (Standard Normal):

 Why: Use it when you want to find how far a value is from the average compared to other
values in the data. It helps to standardize data, like comparing test scores from different exams.

 Data Type: Continuous (e.g., comparing student grades or weights).

4. Poisson Distribution:

 Why: Use it when you want to count how often something happens in a specific amount of time
or space (e.g., number of calls to a help center in an hour).

 Data Type: Discrete (whole numbers, like 3 calls, 5 accidents).

5. Binomial Distribution:

 Why: Use it when you want to find the probability of a certain number of successes in repeated
trials (e.g., flipping a coin 10 times and counting heads).

 Data Type: Discrete (whole numbers, like counting yes/no outcomes).

6. T-Distribution:

 Why: Use it when you’re comparing averages from small data sets or when you don’t know the
standard deviation of a population (e.g., comparing test scores from two small classrooms).

 Data Type: Continuous (like averages of small groups).

7. Uniform Distribution:
 Why: Use it when every outcome has an equal chance of happening (e.g., rolling a fair die or
randomly picking a card from a deck).

 Data Type: Continuous or discrete (e.g., random numbers or categories).

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