Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bimodality

noun

/ˌbaɪ.moʊˈdæl.ɪ.ti/

Definition

The occurrence of two different modes, or peaks, in a dataset or distribution.

Examples

In the study of the species’ migration patterns, researchers noted a clear bimodality in the data, indicating two separate migratory routes.
The bimodality in the test scores suggested that there were two different learning groups in the classroom.

Meaning

Bimodality refers to a statistical term where a probability distribution has two different modes or values that are higher than the surrounding values. This often indicates the presence of two distinct groups or phenomena within the data.