A random variable X has a continuous uniform distribution if its probability density function f(x) is constant over the interval (α, β). The uniform distribution has a probability density function f(x) = k for α < x < β, where k is a constant, and is equal to 0 otherwise. All values from α to β are equally likely to occur, meaning the probability of X falling in any sub-interval of (α, β) is equal regardless of the interval's position within the range.