Normal Distribution
Key Idea: Bell-shaped curve; most values are around the mean, with fewer as you move away.
Tip: Think of heights or test scores.
Uniform Distribution
Key Idea: All outcomes are equally likely; flat line from start to end.
Tip: Think of a fair die or random number generator.
Binomial Distribution
Key Idea: Discrete outcomes for a fixed number of trials, like counting successes.
Tip: Think of flipping a coin n times.
Poisson Distribution
Key Idea: Models the number of events in a fixed time or space.
Tip: Think of call center arrivals or rare events.