Discrete Distributions Are Sometimes Used as Approximations of Continuous Distributions

question 45

Multiple Choice

Discrete distributions are sometimes used as approximations of continuous distributions

• A)because they are more accurate.
• B)because they are simpler.
• C)when the mean and variance of the distribution are unknown.
• D)when the shape of the continuous distribution is not symmetric.

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