Exhibit 5-8 the Random Variable X Is the Number of Occurrences of Occurrences

question 19

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 5-8
The random variable x is the number of occurrences of an event over an interval of ten minutes. It can be assumed that the probability of an occurrence is the same in any two-time periods of an equal length. It is known that the mean number of occurrences in ten minutes is 5.3.
-Refer to Exhibit 5-8. The appropriate probability distribution for the random variable is

• A)discrete
• B)continuous
• C)either discrete or continuous depending on how the interval is defined
• D)None of these alternatives is correct.

---

Definitions:

Line Departments

Parts of an organization directly involved in its primary revenue-generating activities, typically involved in the production, sale, or provision of services.

Staff Departments

Staff departments provide specialized administrative support and services to the organization and its management, without being directly involved in production activities.

Technical Support

A service provided by companies to help customers solve technical problems or issues with products or services.

Corporate Culture

Corporate culture embodies the ethos, values, and practices that define the character of an organization, impacting employee behavior and company operations.