A Property of Continuous Distributions Is That

question 21

Multiple Choice

A property of continuous distributions is that

• A) as with discrete random variables, the probability distribution can be approximated by a smooth curve.
• B) probabilities for continuous variables can be approximated using discrete random variables.
• C) unlike discrete random variables, probabilities can be found using tables.
• D) unlike discrete random variables, the probability that a continuous random variable equals a specific value is zero [P(X = x) = 0].

Understand the concept of the short-run industry supply curve and how it is influenced by fixed and variable costs.

Analyze the concept of market equilibrium price in the context of supply and demand, and the impact of external factors.

Explore firm-level decision-making in response to quantity discounts and the implication for profit maximization.

Examine the effect of government actions on market prices and equilibrium.

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