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Continuous Random Variables

Continuous random variables can take any value within a specified range and are described using probability density functions (PDFs). Unlike discrete variables, they do not have direct probabilities at specific points, and probabilities are associated with intervals instead. Applications include modeling measurements and analyzing data from sensor readings.

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Continuous Random Variables

Continuous random variables can take any value within a specified range and are described using probability density functions (PDFs). Unlike discrete variables, they do not have direct probabilities at specific points, and probabilities are associated with intervals instead. Applications include modeling measurements and analyzing data from sensor readings.

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Continuous Random Variables:

Unlike discrete random variables, continuous random variables can take any value
within a range. Probability density functions (PDFs) are used to describe the
likelihood of different outcomes.

Key Characteristics:
- **Range of Values:** Continuous random variables can assume any value within a
specified range.
- **Probability Density Function (PDF):** Describes the probability of the random
variable falling within a particular interval. The area under the PDF curve
represents probabilities.
- **No Direct Probability at Specific Points:** Unlike discrete variables with
probability mass functions, for continuous variables, the probability at any
specific point is infinitesimally small. Instead, probabilities are associated with
intervals.

Mathematical Notation:
- The probability of a continuous random variable X falling within the interval [a,
b] is given by ∫[a to b] f(x) dx, where f(x) is the probability density function.

Applications:
- Modeling measurements such as height, weight, or temperature.
- Analyzing data from sensor readings.
- Predicting time-to-failure in reliability engineering.

It's important to note that understanding the concept of integration is crucial


when working with continuous random variables.

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