Use the Data Given Below to Answer the Following Questions)

question 4

Multiple Choice

Use the data given below to answer the following questions) .
15 students were asked to choose between the broad categories of Arts, Science, and Math as their preferred area of study. $\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Respondent } & \text { Gender } & \text { Preference } \\\hline 1 & \text { Fernale } & \text { Arts } \\\hline 2 & \text { Male } & \text { Science } \\\hline 3 & \text { Male } & \text { Math } \\\hline 4 & \text { Fernale } & \text { Arts } \\\hline 5 & \text { Fernale } & \text { Math } \\\hline 6 & \text { Male } & \text { Science } \\\hline 7 & \text { Male } & \text { Math } \\\hline 8 & \text { Male } & \text { Math } \\\hline 9 & \text { Fernale } & \text { Arts } \\\hline 10 & \text { Male } & \text { Arts } \\\hline 11 & \text { Male } & \text { Science } \\\hline 12 & \text { Fernale } & \text { Science } \\\hline 13 & \text { Fernale } & \text { Math } \\\hline 14 & \text { Male } & \text { Arts } \\\hline 15 & \text { Fernale } & \text { Arts }\\\hline \end{array}$
-Which of the following is a continuous random variable?

• A) the outcomes of rolling two dice
• B) the time to complete a specific task
• C) the number of new hires in a year
• D) the number of hits on a Web site link

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Definitions:

Variable

A concept that can take on more than one value.

Selective Observation

The tendency to notice or focus on information that confirms one’s preconceptions, while ignoring contradictory evidence.

Automobile Accident

An unexpected, undesirable event involving a vehicle, often leading to damage or injury, and attributed to human error, environmental conditions, or technical failure.

Observers

Individuals or entities that watch or monitor activities, events, or behaviors without directly participating.