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tag: 0EW824Z7G2
kind: concept
name: Beta distribution
msc: ["60E05"]
sources:
  - url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta_distribution
    locator: lead section
same_as:
  wikidata: Q756254
  wikipedia: Beta distribution
---

## Summary

The beta distribution is a two-parameter family of continuous distributions on the interval $[0, 1]$.
It is often used as a distribution for an unknown probability. The node [[beta distribution|0PP5ZAJPP7]] gives the precise definition.