It Is Appropriate to Use the Uniform Distribution to Describe

question 149

Multiple Choice

It is appropriate to use the uniform distribution to describe a continuous random variable x when

• A) the area under the probability curve = 1.
• B) the probability curve f(x) > 0.
• C) the shape of the histogram of all possible values of x is nonsymmetrical.
• D) relative frequencies of all possible values of x are about the same.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic

Relates to the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and slowing down the body's responses, in contrast to the sympathetic nervous system, which stimulates activities.

Adrenal Glands

Endocrine glands, located on top of each kidney, that secrete hormones and affect metabolism.

Synaptic Cleft

The space between neurons.

Neurons

Nerve cells.