= Characterization of probability distributions
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Characterization of probability distributions involves identifying the specific properties or features that define a particular statistical distribution. These characteristics provide a way to distinguish one distribution from another and can also help in the estimation or inference of the underlying random variables. Here are some fundamental aspects involved in the characterization of probability distributions: 1. **Moments**: Moments are expected values of powers of a random variable.
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