Truncated Distributions: The Blind Spot in Your Analysis
Scientifically Reviewed · Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim · September 12, 2026
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Verified: September 12, 2026
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a distribution of cases which lacks at least one, if not both, ends of the distribution of values.
TRUNCATED DISTRIBUTION: “Truncated distributions don’t provide me with the full scope of information I need to make a decision.”