Because the probability of any specific value is 0 for a continuous random variable,the expected values for continuous random variables are computed using:
A)Bayes' Theorem.
B)an empirical formula.
C)a Venn diagram.
D)integral calculus.

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Since the probability of any specific value is 0 for continuous random variables, we cannot use the traditional formula for expected value that involves summing probabilities for each value multiplied by the value itself. Instead, we use integral calculus to integrate over the range of possible values of the continuous random variable. Therefore, the best choice is D, integral calculus.

Because the Probability of Any Specific Value Is 0 for a Continuous