The Exponential Distribution

question 5

Multiple Choice

The exponential distribution:

• A)has the density function f (x)= e⁻λˣ , for x ≥ 0.
• B)models the time between randomly occurring events.
• C)has an expected value λ.
• D)is described by the familiar bell-shaped curve.

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