Discrete and Continuous Random Variable

Identify whether the experiment involves a discrete or a continuous random variable.

Rotating a spinner that has 4 equally divided parts: blue, green, yellow, and red

• Discrete Random Variable

• Continuous Random Variable

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CCSS.HSS.MD.A.1

Identify whether the experiment involves a discrete or a continuous random variable.

Collecting data about the mileage per liter of a certain brand and model of a car

• Discrete Random Variable

• Continuous Random Variable

Identify whether the experiment involves a discrete or a continuous random variable.

tossing a pair of fair coins

• Discrete Random Variable

• Continuous Random Variable

Identify whether the experiment involves a discrete or a continuous random variable.

Recording the number of points scored by a NBA team in each game of the 2018 season

• Discrete Random Variable

• Continuous Random Variable

Identify whether the experiment involves a discrete or a continuous random variable.

Number of phone calls answered by a call center agent during his/her shift

• Discrete Random Variable

• Continuous Random Variable

Tags

CCSS.HSS.MD.A.1

Identify whether the experiment involves a discrete or a continuous random variable.

Recording number of medals that the Philippine team won in each of the past 20 Olympic games

• Discrete Random Variable

• Continuous Random Variable

Tags

CCSS.HSS.MD.A.1

Identify whether the experiment involves a discrete or a continuous random variable.

Measuring the distance travelled by different cars using 1-liter of gasoline

• Discrete Random Variable

• Continuous Random Variable

Tags

CCSS.HSS.MD.A.3

Identify whether the experiment involves a discrete or a continuous random variable.

Measuring the length of time it takes before a dolphin surfaces in the ocean to breath

• Discrete Random Variable

• Continuous Random Variable

Identify whether the experiment involves a discrete or a continuous random variable.

Recording the number of times each student goes to the bathroom in each school day

• Discrete Random Variable

• Continuous Random Variable

Identify whether the experiment involves a discrete or a continuous random variable.

Tallying the number of times a student has been late during the 1st term

• Discrete Random Variable

• Continuous Random Variable