binary distribution

The term "binary distribution" is used in various fields including statistics and computing, each with a distinct meaning.

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Definition

C1Statistics

(technical, academic)A probability distribution that describes the likelihood of two possible outcomes in a single trial.

Example

  • The binary distribution is often used to model success and failure in experiments.

B2Computing

(technical)A software package distributed in a compiled, executable form, without source code.

Example

  • The application was provided as a binary distribution, ready to install and run.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "binary distribution":

binary systembinary relationuniform distributionbinary compoundbinary decimal