The function that defines the probability distribution of a continuous random variable is a a. uniform function. b. probability density function. c. normal function. d. either normal of uniform depending on the situation.

The function that defines the probability distribution of a continuous random variable is a a. uniform function. b. probability density function. c. normal function. d. either normal of uniform depending on the situation.

Calculus For The Life Sciences

2nd Edition

ISBN:9780321964038

Author:GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.

Publisher:GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.

Chapter13: Probability And Calculus

Section13.3: Special Probability Density Functions

Problem 26E

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QUESTION 14

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

a.
uniform function.

b.
probability density function.

c.
normal function.

d.
either normal of uniform depending on the situation.

Expression, rule, or law that gives the relationship between an independent variable and dependent variable. Some important types of functions are injective function, surjective function, polynomial function, and inverse function.

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