The Cumulative Distribution Function F(x) of a Continuous Random Variable

question 27

Multiple Choice

The cumulative distribution function F(x) of a continuous random variable X with the probability density function f(x) is which of the following?

• A) The area under f over all values x.
• B) The area under f over all values that are x or less.
• C) The area under f over all values that are x or more.
• D) The area under f over all non-negative values that are x or less.

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