A Probability Density Function

question 14

Multiple Choice

A probability density function:

• A) is the probability distribution of discrete outcomes.
• B) suggests that the probability that a random variable assumes a specific value must be positive.
• C) characterizes outcomes of a continuous random variable.
• D) can yield negative values depending on the values of the random variable, X.

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