Discrete uniform distribution
A finite evenly spaced set of values is possible and each should be equally likely.
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Shape previewEvery stepped duration between the minimum and maximum is equally likely. 5 equally likely values.
Relative probabilityDuration (seconds)
- min
- 2 s
- max
- 10 s
- Use when
- A finite evenly spaced set of values is possible and each should be equally likely.
- Avoid when
- Some values are more common than others.
- Support
- The evenly spaced values from minimum to maximum using the selected step.
- Parameters
- Minimum, maximum, and step; every reachable value has equal probability.
- Common mistake
- Using it when some discrete outcomes are clearly more common than others.
- Example
- A task can take exactly 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10 minutes with equal likelihood.