The Probability Distribution That Would Be Represented by a Line

question 22

Multiple Choice

The probability distribution that would be represented by a line rather than a bar graph and would contain information on the probability values associated with a wide range of possible payoffs would be called:

• A) a discrete probability distribution.
• B) an inverse probability distribution.
• C) a direct probability distribution.
• D) a continuous probability distribution.
• E) a cumulative probability distribution.

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Definitions:

Test Statistic

A value calculated from sample data during a hypothesis test that is used to determine whether to reject the null hypothesis.

P-value

A measure in statistical hypothesis testing representing the probability of obtaining test results at least as extreme as the results actually observed, under the assumption that the null hypothesis is true.

Test Statistic

A value calculated from sample data that is used in a hypothesis test to decide whether to reject the null hypothesis.

P-value

The probability of observing test results at least as extreme as the results actually observed, under the assumption that the null hypothesis is correct.