Which of the Following Is Not a Discrete Random Variable

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a discrete random variable?

• A)The number of times a light changes red in a 10-minute cycle.
• B)The number of minutes required to run 1 mile.
• C)The number of defects in a sample selected from a population of 100 products.
• D)The number of criminals found in a five-mile radius of a neighborhood.

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Definitions:

Tested

The past participle of test, meaning examined, evaluated, or investigated to assess quality, performance, or reliability.

Attitude

A settled way of thinking or feeling about something, often reflected in a person's behavior.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

An anticipation that, by directly or indirectly influencing behaviors and beliefs through a positive feedback cycle, ensures its own realization.

Actor-Observer Effect

The tendency to attribute one's own actions to external causes while attributing others' actions to their character or personality.