Which Is a Not a Discrete Random Variable

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which is a not a discrete random variable?

• A)The number of births in a hospital on a given day
• B)The number of fives obtained in four rolls of a die
• C)The average hourly earnings of supermarket cashiers in Boston
• D)The number of applicants applying for a civil service job

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Definitions:

Straight Line Amortization

A technique for distributing the expense of an intangible asset consistently throughout its lifespan.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record an investor’s proportional share of an associate company’s profits or losses on its financial statements.

Fair Value Enterprise Method

An approach to valuing a business by estimating the present value of foreseeable future earnings and the net asset value.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in which the investor has significant influence over the investee but does not have full control.