Which of the Following Can Be Represented by a Continuous

question 147

Multiple Choice

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

• A) The average temperature in Tampa, Florida, during the month of July
• B) The number of typos found on a randomly selected page of this test bank
• C) The number of students who will get financial assistance in a group of 50 randomly selected students
• D) The number of customers who visit a department store between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Mondays

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Definitions:

Blood Type

This refers to the classification of human blood based on the presence or absence of inherited antigenic substances on the surface of red blood cells. The most common classifications are A, B, AB, and O.

Rh Type

A classification of human blood based on the presence or absence of the RhD antigen on the surface of red blood cells, important in determining blood compatibility.

Erythroblastosis Fetalis

A serious anemia that develops in a fetus with Rh-positive blood as a result of antibodies in an Rh-negative mother’s body.

Embolus

A blood clot, air bubble, piece of fatty deposit, or other object that has been carried in the bloodstream to lodge in a vessel and cause an embolism.