Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

(a)Discrete Variable (Option D)

(b)Continuous Variable (Option C)

Step-by-step explanation:

A Discrete Variable is a variable that can only take on a finite number of values. All qualitative variables are discrete.

A continuous variable on the other hand is a variable that can take on values over a non-empty range of the real numbers.

(a)The number of people in a restaurant is a discrete variable and the possible values are x=0,1,2,...,300. You cannot have 0.5 persons in a restaurant.

(b)The amount of snowfall is a continuous variable and the values of the amount of snowfall, s could take on any real value greater than or equal to zero.