The Probability Distribution That Can Be Described by Just One

question 41

Multiple Choice

The probability distribution that can be described by just one parameter is the _____ distribution.

• A) uniform
• B) normal
• C) exponential
• D) continuous

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Definitions:

Relative Age

The age of a fossil, organism, rock, geologic feature, or event as defined relative to other geologic features or events.

Absolute Age

A measure of the exact age of a rock, fossil, or other object in years, often obtained through radiometric dating techniques.

Numerical Age

The age of a geological feature or event expressed in years or other units of time, often determined by radiometric dating methods.

Radiometric Age

The determination of the age of a mineral, rock, or archaeological artifact based on the decay rate of radioactive isotopes.