Determine whether the following value is a continuous random variable, discrete

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Determine whether the following value is a continuous random variable, discrete random variable, or not a random variable. a. The number of textbook authors now eating a meal number of textbook authors now eating a meal b. The "yes" or "no" response to a survey question "yes" or "no" response to a survey question c. The amount of rainfall in a country in a year amount of rainfall in a country in a year d. The number of statistics students now doing their homework number of statistics students now doing their homework e. The square footage of a pool square footage of a pool f. The number of free dash throw attempts before the first shot is missed number of free-throw attempts before the fir

Explanation / Answer

a)  The number of textbook authors now eating a meal number of textbook authors now eating a meal --discrete

b) The "yes" or "no" response to a survey question "yes" or "no" response to a survey question --- discrete

c)  The amount of rainfall in a country in a year amount of rainfall in a country in a year --continuous

d) The number of statistics students now doing their homework --- discrete

e)  The square footage of a pool =--continuous

f) The number of free dash throw attempts before the first shot is missed --discrete

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