Question

Is the number of points scored during a basketball game a discrete random​ variable, a continuous random​ variable, or not a random​ variable? A. It is a continuous random variable. B. It is a discrete random variable. C. It is not a random variable.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option b is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

The number of points scored

During the basketball game

Answer 2

Answer: Option (B) is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

The number of points scored during a basketball game is a discrete random variable.

Discrete Random variable:

A discrete random variable is a variable whose value can be evaluated by counting. It is also referred as a countable and finite values. Examples of discrete random variable are as follows:

-The quantity of runs scored during a ball game  

- Number of hits a site gets during seven days  

- Number of lights that wear out in the following year in a stay with 13 bulbs  

- Number of pigeons in a city  

- Number of free-toss endeavors before the principal shot is missed