A Discrete Variable That Can Often Be Used to Describe

question 30

Multiple Choice

A discrete variable that can often be used to describe the number of occurrences of an event over a specified interval of time or space is a ___________ random variable.

• A)Poisson
• B)Discrete
• C)Hypergeometric
• D)Continuous

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Definitions:

Carbohydrates Intake

The consumption of carbohydrate-rich foods, which are a primary source of energy for the body, including sugars, starches, and fibers.

Adaptation

The method through which a species improves its adaptation to its surroundings by genetic modifications that boost both survival and reproduction rates.

Statistically Significant

Refers to a result that is statistically unlikely to have occurred by chance.

Sampling Error

The error that occurs when a sample does not represent the entire population accurately, often leading to biased results.