Random Variables

What is a random variable?

• A variable that can take on any value in a set

• A variable with a specific value

• A variable that can only take on whole number values

• A variable that can take on any value within a range

What is a discrete random variable?

• A variable that can take on any value within a range

• A variable that can only take on whole number values

• A variable that can take on any value in a set

• A variable with a specific value

What is a continuous random variable?

• A variable that can take on any value within a range

• A variable that can take on any value in a set

• A variable that can only take on whole number values

• A variable with a specific value

Which of the following is an example of a discrete random variable?

• The height of a person

• The number of books sold in a week

• The weight of a bag of flour

• The temperature of a room

Which of the following is an example of a continuous random variable?

• The number of books sold in a week

• The height of a person

• The weight of a bag of flour

• The temperature of a room

What is the main difference between a discrete and a continuous random variable?

• A discrete random variable can only take on whole number values, while a continuous random variable can take on any value within a range.

• A discrete random variable can take on any value within a range, while a continuous random variable can only take on whole number values.

• A discrete random variable can take on any value in a set, while a continuous random variable can take on any value within a range.

• A discrete random variable has a specific value, while a continuous random variable can take on any value within a range.