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Among the four normal distributions with probability density functions as shown below, which one has the lowest variance?

image

  1. A
    I
  2. B
    II
  3. C
    III
  4. D
    IV

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Probability distribution function for normal distribution is given by



Variance = σ²

For lowest variance, σ should be lowest

And if σ decreased, f (x) will increase

So, curve will have highest peak.

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Among the four normal distributions with probability density functions as shown below, which one has the lowest variance?

image
A
I
B
II
C
III
D
IV

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