The Function That Defines the Probability Distribution of a Continuous

question 9

Multiple Choice

The function that defines the probability distribution of a continuous random variable is a

• A) normal function.
• B) uniform function.
• C) either normal of uniform depending on the situation.
• D) probability density function.

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Definitions:

Atomic Number

Number of protons in the atomic nucleus; determines the element.

Hydrogen

The lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe, consisting of a single proton and electron, and playing a vital role in chemistry and the energy industry.

Evaporation

The process by which water and other liquids transform from their liquid state into vapor, a phase change that typically occurs at the surface of the liquid and can be influenced by temperature, pressure, and surface area.

Cohesion

The force that holds together molecules of the same substance, for example, the attraction between water molecules.