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:

Canadian Standards Association

A not-for-profit standards organization in Canada that develops standards in multiple areas, including safety, health, and sustainability.

Reduced Scale

A scale that represents an object or drawing smaller than its actual size, used in blueprints and plans to fit large subjects on a manageable surface.

Enlarged Scale

A drawing scale that represents an object larger than its real-life counterpart to portray detailed features more clearly.

True Scale

A representation in drawings where the size of the drawing directly corresponds to the actual size of the object, without any enlargement or reduction.