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Chapter 6: Q. 1 (page 286)

What is a density curve, and why are such curves important?

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The total probability under the density curve is equal to unity,

The probability distribution of body weights is depicted by the density curve above.

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Given Information 

The meaning of density curve and to give its importance.

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Explanation 

Think about the density curve.

The probability is represented graphically by the density curve. Density curves come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

They don't have to be symmetrical.

In theory, it depicts the probability distribution of a continuous variable.

As a result, the probability curve is smooth. It can, however, be used to calculate the probability distribution of discrete variables.

The area beneath the density curve represents 100% of all probability.

As a result, the overall probability under the density curve is one.

The probability distribution of body weights is depicted by the density curve above .

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