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Diane

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A distribution of a random variable for which values extremely larger or smaller than the mean are increasingly unlikely can possibly be modeled as a(n) _____________ probability distribution.
 a. binomial
  b. normal
  c. exponential
  d. gamma

Question 2

In a ___________, a random variable can take any value in a specified range.
 a. discrete probability distribution
  b. cumulative distribution
  c. relative frequency distribution
  d. continuous probability distribution


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Reply #1 on: Jun 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b
RATIONALE: The normal probability distribution is a continuous probability distribution in which any value is possible, but values extremely larger or smaller than the mean are increasingly unlikely.

Answer to Question 2

d
RATIONALE: In a continuous probability distribution, a random variable can take any value in a specified range (not just a discrete set of values).


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Reply 2 on: Jun 24, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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