Describe a uniform distribution and provide an example of a situation where you might encounter one.
Instructor solution
A uniform distribution has data values evenly distributed throughout the range, resulting in a flat, rectangular shape. An example of a uniform distribution is the roll of a fair six-sided die, where each outcome (1 through 6) has an equal probability of occurring.
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Which of the following best describes a uniform distribution?
- A.
One side has more values farther from the bulk of the data than the other side.
- B.
Data values are evenly distributed throughout the range.
- C.
There is a vertical line of symmetry in the center.
- D.
There are two distinct peaks in the data.
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