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limit distribution

[/ˈlɪmɪt ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/]
nounpl: limit distributions
distribuição limite
1. In probability theory and statistics, the probability distribution that a sequence of random variables approaches as the number of trials or observations increases indefinitely
The central limit theorem describes how the limit distribution of sample means follows a normal distribution.
O teorema do limite central descreve como a distribuição limite das médias amostrais segue uma distribuição normal.
2. The asymptotic behavior of a statistical distribution as sample size approaches infinity
Understanding the limit distribution is essential for hypothesis testing with large samples.
Compreender a distribuição limite é essencial para testes de hipóteses com amostras grandes.
Synonyms
asymptotic distributionlimiting distributiondistribution at infinity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
distribuição limite
Standard term used in statistics and probability courses
Portugal
distribuição limite
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical term consistent across regions
General Brazilian
distribuição assintótica
Alternative term, synonymous with distribuição limite

Related Idioms & Phrases

converge to a limit distribution
approach the limit distribution
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