Which of the Following Random Variables Is Not Discrete

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following random variables is not discrete?

• A)the number of courses in which a college student is enrolled
• B)the number of attempts needed in order to successfully complete a task
• C)the distance traveled by a motorcycle on one gallon of gas
• D)the number in a group of 20 people who have college degrees
• E)the number of words on an 8.5 x 11 inch sheet of paper

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Definitions:

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Altruism

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Companionate Love

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Positive Support

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