The Weight of an Object,measured to the Nearest Gram,is an Example

question 72

Multiple Choice

The weight of an object,measured to the nearest gram,is an example of

• A)a continuous random variable
• B)a discrete random variable
• C)either a continuous or a discrete random variable,depending on the weight of the object
• D)either a continuous or a discrete random variable depending on the units of measurement

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Definitions:

Systematic Errors

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Neoclassical Economics

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Complementary

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