A Continuous Random Variable May Assume

question 18

Multiple Choice

A continuous random variable may assume

• A) any numerical value in an interval or collection of intervals.
• B) finite number of values in a collection of intervals.
• C) an infinite sequence of values.
• D) only the positive integer values in an interval.

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Definitions:

Thalassemia

A genetic blood disorder characterized by less oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells.

Pernicious Anemia

A form of anemia caused by the body's inability to absorb vitamin B12 from the gastrointestinal tract, leading to a reduction in red blood cell production.

Hematocrit (Hct)

The percentage of red blood cells in a volume of blood.

Bleeding Time

The duration taken for bleeding to stop, which is a basic test to assess platelet function or clotting ability.