QuestionQuestion 9, 5.1.6
Part 1 of 6
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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 pigeons in a country
b. The hair color of adults in the United States
c. The time it takes for a light bulb to burn out
d. The number of statistics students now doing their homework
e. The square footage of a pool
f. The number of light bulbs that burn out in the next year in a room with 16 bulbs
a. Is the number of pigeons in a country a discrete random variable, continuous random variable, or not a random variable?
A. It is a discrete random variable.
B. It is a continuous random variable.
C. It is not a random variable.
Studdy Solution
Analyze the given value: the number of pigeons in a country.
- The number of pigeons is countable.
- It can vary from one observation to another.
Therefore, it is a discrete random variable.
The answer is:
A. It is a discrete random variable.
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