The probability density function, f(x), for any continuous random variable X, represents: a. all possible values that X will assume within some interval a ≤ x ≤ b. b. the probability that X takes on a specific value x. c. the height of the density function at x. d. None of these choices.

The probability density function, f(x), for any continuous random variable X, represents: a. all possible values that X will assume within some interval a ≤ x ≤ b. b. the probability that X takes on a specific value x. c. the height of the density function at x. d. None of these choices.

Calculus For The Life Sciences

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Chapter13: Probability And Calculus

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QUESTION 11

The probability density function, f(x), for any continuous random variable X, represents:

	a.	all possible values that X will assume within some interval a ≤ x ≤ b.
	b.	the probability that X takes on a specific value x.
	c.	the height of the density function at x.
	d.	None of these choices.