Classifying Random Variables as Discrete and Continuous

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.

• Discrete Random Variable

• Continuous Random Variable

Which one of the following is discrete data?

• Sam is 160 cm tall

• Sam weighs 60 lbs.

• Sam ran 100 meters in 10.2 seconds

• Sam has two brothers and one sister

Is the graph pictured discrete or continuous?

• Discrete

• Continuous

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The number of orange Skittles in a bag. 

• Discrete

• Continuous

The number of suitcases lost by airlines. 

• Discrete

• Continuous

Adam earns $10 for each car he washes.

• Discrete

• Continuous

Joe is losing an average of .5 pounds a week.  Is this continuous or discrete data?

• Discrete

• Continuous

Money inside the pocket

• Discrete

• Continuous

Find the value of k

• ¹/₆

• ¹/₁₄

• ¹/₁₁

• ¹/₁₅