A Discrete Random Variable Would Be an Appropriate Way to Describe

question 2

Multiple Choice

A discrete random variable would be an appropriate way to describe the outcome of which of the following experiments?

• A)the color of car chosen by a randomly selected car buyer
• B)the number of points a soccer team scores in its next game
• C)the length of time it takes a randomly selected commuter to drive to work
• D)the area of a city covered by trees
• E)the distance covered by a golfer hitting the ball off the tee

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Definitions:

Stimulus

Any event or situation that evokes a response or reaction from an organism or system.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to engage in an activity for its own sake, because it is interesting and satisfying in itself, not for some separate outcome.

Creativity at Work

The ability to generate innovative and useful ideas and solutions within a professional context.

Direction of Effort

The orientation or focus of an individual's or group's work and energies towards achieving a particular goal or task.