density estimation

Density estimation is a statistical technique used to understand how data points are distributed across a range. Imagine you have a set of data points, like heights of people, and you want to see where most values cluster and how spread out they are. Density estimation creates a smooth curve that shows the likelihood of observing a data point at any given value. This helps us understand patterns in the data, identify common values, and detect unusual points. It’s a way of turning raw data into a visual and analytical summary of the underlying distribution.