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Questions › CUET-PG › CUET-PG 2026 › Q35
4 marks, −1Statistics › Random variables and standard distributions › Random variables, PMFs, PDFs and CDFsModerateabout 1 min

CUET-PG 2026 Question 35: Random variables and standard distributions

Given below are two statements: Assertion A: A random variable is a numerical description of the outcome of an experiment. Reason R: The particular numerical value of a random variable does not depend on the outcome of the experiment. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer.

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This question is on Random variables, PMFs, PDFs and CDFs, part of Random variables and standard distributions in Statistics.

Describing a random variable by its mass, density or distribution function.

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