Gamma distribution

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005869",
  "term": "Gamma distribution",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A continuous probability distribution that is often used to model positive-valued random variables, such as precipitation amounts or wind speeds. It is characterized by two parameters: a shape parameter and a scale parameter. The exponential distribution is a special case of the gamma distribution where the shape parameter is equal to one.",
  "see_also": [
    "skewness"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/gamma-distribution/"
}