A Discrete Variable That Can Often Be Used to Describe

question 105

Multiple Choice

A discrete variable that can often be used to describe the number of occurrences of an event over a specified interval of time or space is a ________ random variable.

• A) Poisson
• B) discrete
• C) hypergeometric
• D) continuous

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Definitions:

Pleasure

A feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction derived from an experience.

Self-determination Theory

A theory of motivation that posits people are most satisfied and perform best when they feel that their actions stem from their own desires rather than from external pressures.

Self-efficacy

An individual's belief in their own capability to complete tasks and reach goals, influencing motivation and performance.

Delayed Gratification

The ability to resist the temptation for an immediate reward and wait for a later reward.