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The maximum of function is at_______________?

Correct answer: B. X = µ

  • A. X = σ2
  • B. X = µ
  • C. X = µ + σ
  • D. X = 0

Explanation

The normal density is highest at its centre, and its centre is the mean μ. At μ, the exponential term in the density is largest because the squared distance from μ is zero.

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