The probability density function matches each value of a continuous random variable with its probability.

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The probability density function gives the relative likelihood of different outcomes in a continuous probability distribution. It is not a direct match between each value and its probability, rather it represents the probability density at each point. The actual probability of an outcome is the area under the curve of the density function between the corresponding range of values.

The Probability Density Function Matches Each Value of a Continuous