Bimodal describes a distributionthe way values or items are spread across a range or pattern that has two modes, or two clear peaks. It is a technicalused in a specialized field and not everyday language term used in statisticsthe study of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data and data analysis.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌbaɪˈmoʊdəl/
Easy pronunciation: BY-moh-DUL (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on the second syllable, with secondary stress on the first.
Used for a distribution with two modes or two peaks.
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Bimodal Meaning
Having two peaks or main groups.
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Of a distribution, having or occurring with two modes.
Example: The survey results formed a bimodal distribution, with one group favoring early meetings and another favoring late ones.
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse bimodal with unimodal. Unimodal means having one mode or peak, not two.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does bimodal mean?
Bimodal means that a distribution has two modes, or two peaks.
What is a bimodal distribution?
A bimodal distribution is a data pattern with two clear peaks or clusters.
What is the opposite of bimodal?
The opposite is unimodal, which means having one mode or peak.
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