Classify the Following Random Variable According to Whether It Is

question 250

Multiple Choice

Classify the following random variable according to whether it is discrete or continuous. The number of cups of coffee sold in a cafeteria during lunch

• A) discrete
• B) continuous

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Definitions:

Set Point

The target value that a system, such as a thermostat or another control system, attempts to maintain through regulation.

Operating Point

The steady-state condition where a system or component operates, often determined by balancing external inputs with the system's response.

Process Variable

A process variable is any measurable condition in a process or system, such as temperature, pressure, or flow rate, which can be controlled and monitored.

Continuous Process

A manufacturing or chemical process that operates uninterrupted, as opposed to batch processing which occurs in distinct steps.