Which of the following statements is true about a random variable? Explain your reasoning. a. A random variable represents all outcomes of an experiment and their probabilities. b. A random variable represents any single random outcome from an experiment. c. A random variable is the probability of an experimental outcome. d. A random variable's value is unknown.

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Which of the following statements is true about a random variable? Explain your reasoning.

a. A random variable represents all outcomes of an experiment and their probabilities.

b. A random variable represents any single random outcome from an experiment.

c. A random variable is the probability of an experimental outcome.

d. A random variable's value is unknown.

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