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Mathematics

Discrete vs. Continuous Distributions

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A continuous distribution assigns zero probability to any single exact value — only intervals have non-zero probability. That's why we use integration instead of summation.

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If you roll a die, you can only get 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 — but when you measure someone's height, there are infinitely many possibilities. Why does that difference shape how we calculate probabilities?