datadistribution
Datadistribution is the pattern by which data values are spread across a dataset or across storage and processing resources. In statistics, it commonly refers to the distribution of a random variable, described by probability distributions such as normal, uniform, exponential, or heavy-tailed families. In computing and data engineering, datadistribution also refers to how data is placed and moved across storage nodes, databases, and networks to support access, durability, and scalability.
In a statistical context, data distribution is summarized by its shape and summary statistics. Common descriptors
In distributed systems, datadistribution concerns data partitioning and replication. Techniques include horizontal partitioning (sharding), vertical partitioning,
Data distribution considerations also impact privacy, governance, and analytics. Skewed distributions can cause biased analyses, while