A Discrete Random Variable Is a Random Variable

question 58

Multiple Choice

A discrete random variable is a random variable:

• A)that can assume any value in one or more intervals
• B)whose set of values is countable
• C)that is derived from a random population
• D)that is determined by random probability

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