A random variable that may take on any value in an interval or collection of intervals is known as a _____ random variable.

A) continuous
B) discrete
C) mixed type
D) multivariate

A continuous random variable can take on any value in an interval or collection of intervals. Discrete random variables can only take on a finite or countably infinite set of values. Mixed type random variables have both continuous and discrete components. Multivariate random variables involve multiple variables simultaneously.