Chapter 6 Review Homework Question 2

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Chapter 6 Review Homework Question 2

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Chapter 6 Review Homework

 

2. Determine whether the random variable is discrete or continuous. In each case, state the possible values of the random variable.

(a) The number ofpoints scored during a basketball game
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(b) Theweight of a Upper T dash bone steak

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(a) Is the number of points scored during a basketball game discrete or continuous?

  1. The random variable is continuous. The possible values arex greater than or equals 0
  2. The random variable is discrete. The possible values are x =0, 1, 2,….
  3. The random variable is continuous. The possible values are x =0, 1,2,…
  4. The random variable is discrete. The possible values arex greater than or equals 0..
 
 

(b) Is the weight of a Upper T dash bone steak discrete or continuous?

  1. The random variable is discrete. The possible values are w = 1 , 2 , 3 , …
  2. The random variable is discrete. The possible values are w greater than 0
  3. The random variable is continuous. The possible values are w = 1 , 2 , 3 , …
  4. The random variable is continuous. The possible values are w greater than 0

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