Multimodal Distribution
Definition
A multimodal distribution refers to a dataset that has more than one peak or mode. It means that there are multiple values in the data set that occur with the highest frequency.
Analogy
Imagine a school cafeteria during lunchtime where students can choose between pizza, burgers, and tacos. Each food item represents a different mode, and the number of students choosing each option determines the height of each peak.
Related terms
Unimodal Distribution: A unimodal distribution has only one peak or mode.
Bimodal Distribution: A bimodal distribution has two peaks or modes.
Skewed Distribution: A skewed distribution is asymmetrical and does not have a clear peak.
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