Determine whether the random variable is discrete or continuous. In each case, s

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Determine whether the random variable is discrete or continuous. In each case, state the possible values of the random variable. (a) The number of hits to a Web site in a day (b) The distance a baseball travels in the air after being hit. (a) Is the number of hits tora Web site in a day discrete or continuous? O A. The random variable is continuous. The possible values are x0, 1,2,.. O B. The random variable is discrete. The possible values are x-0,1, 2.. C. The random variable is continuous. The possible values are x20. O D. The random variable is discrete. The possible values are x20.

Explanation / Answer

(a) the random variable is discrete . The possible values are x= 0,1,2,.......

Note: since number of hits can be counted. Such as 0 hits, 1 hit etc

(b) the random variable is continuous. The possible values are x >= 0

Note: the variables like distance, time , etc cannot be counted.

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