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1

Which of the following is considered to be a continuous random variable?

Heights of students in a classroom

Number of students in a classroom

Grades of students in a particular class

Number of students in a particular class

Number of cars in a parking lot

Explanation

A random variable can be described as the numerical value of the outcome of a particular phenomena. There are two general types of random variables: discrete and continuous. A discrete random variable is a variable whose value is determined through counting. On the other hand, continuous random variables are derived through measurements and calculations; therefore the correct answer is "heights of students in a classroom."

2

Which of the following is considered to be a continuous random variable?

Heights of students in a classroom

Number of students in a classroom

Grades of students in a particular class

Number of students in a particular class

Number of cars in a parking lot

Explanation

A random variable can be described as the numerical value of the outcome of a particular phenomena. There are two general types of random variables: discrete and continuous. A discrete random variable is a variable whose value is determined through counting. On the other hand, continuous random variables are derived through measurements and calculations; therefore the correct answer is "heights of students in a classroom."

3

Which of the following variables is considered to be a discrete random variable?

Number of students in a classroom

Heights of a group of trees

Weights of a sample of oranges

Light absorbance of water samples

Tensions on a strings supporting differing weights

Explanation

A random variable can be described as the numerical value of the outcome of a particular phenomena. There are two general types of random variables: discrete and continuous. A discrete random variable is a variable whose value is determined through counting. On the other hand, continuous random variables are derived through measurements and calculations; therefore the correct answer is "number of students in a classroom."

4

Which of the following variables is considered to be a discrete random variable?

Number of students in a classroom

Heights of a group of trees

Weights of a sample of oranges

Light absorbance of water samples

Tensions on a strings supporting differing weights

Explanation

A random variable can be described as the numerical value of the outcome of a particular phenomena. There are two general types of random variables: discrete and continuous. A discrete random variable is a variable whose value is determined through counting. On the other hand, continuous random variables are derived through measurements and calculations; therefore the correct answer is "number of students in a classroom."

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