Identify the Given Random Variable as Being Discrete or Continuous

question 54

Multiple Choice

Identify the given random variable as being discrete or continuous.
-The number of oil spills occurring off the Alaskan coast

• A) Continuous
• B) Discrete

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Definitions:

Hidden Platform

A method used in experiments, often involving a maze or water tank, where subjects must locate a concealed platform, used to study learning and memory.

Dopamine Levels

The concentration of dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in movement, motivation, and the pleasure-reward system, within certain areas of the brain.

Parietal Lobes

Areas of the brain located at the top of the head, involved in processing sensory information from various parts of the body.

ADHD

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.