For a Continuous Random Variable X, the Probability Density Function

question 127

Multiple Choice

For a continuous random variable x, the probability density function f(x) represents:

• A)the probability at a given value of x
• B)the area under the curve at x
• C)both a and b
• D)the height of the function at x
• E)none of the above

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