What is a probability distribution that deviates from the typical normal distribution? Would you mind giving an instance of where it might be useful?

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Binomial Distribution
we can use it in Quality Control: A factory tests 100 random microchips; the
binomial distribution calculates the probability that exactly 3 of them are
defective.

Anonymous · Answer

A Tweedie distribution is not normal. It has a spike at value zero, and then a
distribution skewed having a very long tail on the right. There is no negative
value.
This is the distribution of auto insurance loss cost.

What is a probability distribution that deviates from the typical normal distribution? Would you mind giving an instance of where it might be useful?

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