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Author: Amos Gilat
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Determine whether the following value is a continuous random variable, discrete random variable, or not a random variable.
a. The number of hits to a website in a week
b. The "yes" or "no" response to a survey question
c. The number of free-throw attempts before the first shot is missed
d. The exact time it takes to evaluate 67+29
e. The number of runs scored during a baseball game
f. The time it takes to drive from City A to City B
a. discrete random variable, continuous random variable, or not a random variable?
It is a
continuous
random variable.It is a
discrete
random variable.It is not a random variable.
b. Is the"yes" or "no" response to a survey question
It is a continuous random variable.
It is a discrete random variable.
c. Is the number of free-throw attempts before the first shot is missed
It is a
discrete
random variable.It is a
continuous
random variable.d. Is the exact time it takes to evaluate 67+29
It is a
discrete
random variable.It is a
continuous
random variable.e. Is the number of runs scored during a baseball game
It is a
continuous
random variable.It is not a random variable.
f. Is the time it takes to drive from City A to City B
It is a
continuous
random variable.It is a
discrete
random variable.It is not a random variable.
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