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:

Pseudo Explanation

An explanation that seems plausible on the surface but is actually unfounded or misleading, often lacking scientific or logical basis.

Deviant Behavior

Actions that diverge from the social norms and expectations of a particular society or community, which can be criminal or non-criminal.

Choice

Choice involves the act of selecting or making a decision among a set of alternatives, implying the freedom to decide.

Positivist Approach

a method in sociology that emphasizes the use of empirical evidence and scientific methods to understand and explain social phenomena.