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What key feature distinguishes continuous from discrete random variables?

Continuous take any value in range

For a continuous random variable XX, what is Pr(X=a)\Pr(X = a) for any specific value aa?

00

What is the first essential property of a probability density function ff?

f(x)0f(x) \geq 0 for all xx

What must the total area under a probability density function equal?

11

Which expressions are equal for continuous random variable XX?

Pr(a<X<b)\Pr(a < X < b) and Pr(aXb)\Pr(a \leq X \leq b)

Can the value of a probability density function f(x)f(x) exceed 11?

Yes, f(x)f(x) values are not probabilities

How is Pr(a<X<b)\Pr(a < X < b) calculated for continuous random variable XX with PDF ff?

abf(x)dx\int_a^b f(x) dx

If f(x)=cxf(x) = cx for 0x20 \leq x \leq 2 is a PDF, what equation determines cc?

02cxdx=1\int_0^2 cx dx = 1

How do you evaluate af(x)dx\int_a^{\infty} f(x) dx for unbounded domains?

limkakf(x)dx\lim_{k \to \infty} \int_a^k f(x) dx

What happens to a histogram as sample size increases and class intervals become smaller?

Transforms into a smooth curve

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