The Function That Defines the Probability Distribution of a Continuous

question 9

Multiple Choice

The function that defines the probability distribution of a continuous random variable is a

• A) normal function.
• B) uniform function.
• C) either normal of uniform depending on the situation.
• D) probability density function.

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