A Discrete Variable That Can Often Be Used to Describe

question 105

Multiple Choice

A discrete variable that can often be used to describe the number of occurrences of an event over a specified interval of time or space is a ________ random variable.

• A) Poisson
• B) discrete
• C) hypergeometric
• D) continuous

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Definitions:

Negligence

The failure to take proper care in doing something, which leads to damage or injury to someone else.

Malpractice

The negligent, improper, or unskillful performance of professional duties by a healthcare provider, leading to harm or injury to a patient.

Renal Failure

A medical condition in which the kidneys fail to adequately filter waste products from the blood.

Abnormal Potassium Level

Deviation from the normal range of potassium in the blood, which can cause various health issues.