Distribution refers to how values of a variable are spread or dispersed within a dataset. It describes the frequency or probability of occurrence of different values within a range.
A distribution can be symmetric, where values are balanced on both sides of a central point, or it can be asymmetric, where values are skewed to one side.
There are also different types of distributions, such as the normal distribution, the uniform distribution, and the Poisson distribution, among others, each with specific characteristics that help to understand and analyze data more effectively.
