Beta distribution

In probability theory and statistics, the beta distribution is a family of continuous probability distributions defined on the interval [0, 1] parameterized by two non-negative shape parameters, typically denoted by α and β.
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The beta distribution (the term first used by Gini, 1911) is defined as:


Beta Distribution (animation) 
The animation above shows the beta distribution as the two shape parameters change.