Which of the Following Can Be Represented by a Discrete

question 12

Multiple Choice

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

• A) The circumference of a randomly generated circle
• B) The time of a flight between Chicago and New York
• C) The number of defective light bulbs in a sample of five
• D) The average distance achieved in a series of long jumps

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Definitions:

Sensory Recorder

A hypothetical or metaphoric device that captures and stores sensory experiences exactly as they are perceived.

Retrograde Amnesia

A form of amnesia where individuals lose memories for events that occurred before a specific event, often a brain injury or trauma.

Memory Loss

The inability to remember information, experiences, or people, which can be temporary or permanent.

Anterograde Amnesia

The inability to form new memories following the onset of an amnesia-causing event, though long-term memories from before the event may remain intact.