The Probability Density Function, F(x), for Any Continuous Random Variable

question 7

Short Answer

The probability density function, f(x), for any continuous random variable X, represents: $\begin{array}{|l|l|}\hline A&\text {all possible values that \( X \) will assume within some interval \( a \leq x \leq b \). }\\\hline B&\text {the probability that \( X \) takes on a specific value \( x \) }\\\hline C&\text { the area under the curve at \( x \).}\\\hline D&\text { the height of the function at \( x \).}\\\hline \end{array}$

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