Which of the Following Is an Example of a Continuous

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a continuous random variable?

• A)The number of cars in a parking lot.
• B)The number of repairs at a computer shop over the course of the week.
• C)The total points scored in a basketball game.
• D)The weight of a bag of potatoes.

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Definitions:

P-Value

The probability of observing a test statistic as extreme as, or more extreme than, the observed value under the assumption that the null hypothesis is true.

Kruskal-Wallis Test

A nonparametric statistical test that assesses whether there are statistically significant differences between two or more groups of an independent variable on a continuous or ordinal dependent variable.

Kruskal-Wallis H Test

A nonparametric statistical test designed to assess whether there's a significant difference between two or more groups related to an independent variable, with respect to a continuous or ordinal dependent variable.

Heart Rate

The number of times the heart beats per minute, a vital sign used to assess the general physical health of an individual.