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.

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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.

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