Discrete empirical distribution
Only a finite set of durations can occur and each has an observed or chosen weight.
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Shape previewChooses among the configured durations according to their relative weights.
Relative probabilityDuration (seconds)
- Use when
- Only a finite set of durations can occur and each has an observed or chosen weight.
- Avoid when
- The duration can vary continuously.
- Support
- Only the listed discrete values.
- Parameters
- A set of values with relative weights or probabilities.
- Common mistake
- Using weights that describe record counts from a biased sample rather than the population you want to simulate.
- Example
- A process has three operating modes: quick, normal, and extended.