Moments of probability distributions

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Moments of probability distributions

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1. Moments of probability distributions The moments of a probability distribution are a way of characterising its position and shape. Strong physical analogy with moments in mechanics of rigid bodies Centre of gravity Moment of inertia Higher moments

2. Mean and median Mean value (centre of gravity) Median value (50th percentile)

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