Which of the Following Can Be Represented by a Discrete

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can be represented by a discrete random variable?

• A) The number of obtained spots when rolling a six-sided die
• B) The height of college students
• C) The average outside temperature taken every day for two weeks
• D) The finishing time of participants in a cross-country meet

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Definitions:

Well-Shuffled Cards

A state in which the order of cards in a deck is randomized, ensuring that no predictable patterns interfere with the randomness of card games.

Screening Tests

Tests designed to identify individuals who have or are at increased risk of a particular disease or condition before symptoms appear.

False Negative

An error in binary classification where a test incorrectly indicates the absence of a condition when it is actually present.

Conditional Probabilities

Conditional probabilities are the probabilities of an event occurring, given that another event has already occurred.