For a continuous random variable x, the probability density function f(x) represents
A)the probability at a given value of x
B)the area under the curve at x
C)Both the probability at a given value of x and the area under the curve at x are correct answers.
D)the height of the function at x

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The probability density function (pdf) represents the height of the function at x, not the probability at a specific value. The probability for a continuous random variable is found by the area under the curve over an interval.

For a Continuous Random Variable X, the Probability Density Function