bimodal distribution


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bimodal distribution

(baɪˈməʊdəl)
n
(Statistics) statistics a frequency distribution with two modes
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We propose an alternative approach to statistically correct for drifts in A[beta] 1-42 values over time by taking as a starting point the observation that amyloid measurements show a bimodal distribution, which has been robustly observed in CSF and positron emission tomography (PET) data (12, 18-20).
The size of the YAG "glyphs" in the prepared Ce-doped samples showed a bimodal distribution, although the undoped YAG/[Al.sub.2][O.sub.3] MGCs do not exhibit texture with a bimodal size distribution for the YAG regions [4].
As can be seen from Figure 14, the peak shape of the frequency curve of the CT value of the natural sandstone specimen showed a unimodal distribution, which begins to appear a bimodal distribution after 30 days of being acid-etched.
Gu, "The Taylor-expansion method of moments for the particle system with bimodal distribution," Thermal Science, vol.
Usually the age-specific incidence rates of epilepsy show the bimodal distribution. [12,13] Bimodal distribution is the two peak distribution of epilepsy in patients.
Some studies have suggested that the incidence of tibial plateau fractures carry bimodal distribution pattern.
This results in a highly bimodal distribution of actual LTDE at low CVD that is very far off the Bischak et al.
My belief is the demographics of electronics design and manufacturing resemble a bimodal distribution (two humps), whereby workers over 50 years old represent the largest group by age and workers aged 20 to 30 the second largest.
With respect to the CCD of the LL, a bimodal distribution is expected.