PRC-2 · Chapter 11 · Question 25 of 60
The total area located beneath the curve of any valid continuous probability density function (like the normal curve) is always:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) 1.0
Explanation
Mirroring the rule for discrete distributions, the total area under a continuous distribution curve represents the total probability of all outcomes, which must sum to exactly 1.0.
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