Asked by Thomas Pollard on Jul 04, 2024
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All of the following are continuous random variables except ________.
A) the number of tires on the next vehicle in the Taco Bell drive-through
B) the daily change in the Dow Jones Industrial Average
C) the height of the next customer in the Kings Sooper checkout line
D) the temperature on Thanksgiving Day
Continuous Random Variables
Variables that can take on an infinite number of values within a given range, typically associated with measurements.
Taco Bell
A fast-food restaurant chain specializing in Mexican-inspired foods such as tacos, burritos, and quesadillas.
Dow Jones Industrial Average
A stock market index that measures the stock performance of 30 large companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States.
- Identify the differences between continuous and discrete random variables.
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Debbi HinderliterJul 04, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The number of tires is a discrete variable because it can only take on certain specific values (such as 2, 4, or 6), rather than being able to take on any value within a range. The other options are all continuous variables because they can take on any value within a certain range (e.g. the Dow Jones could go up or down by any amount, the height of a person could be any value in inches, and the temperature could be any value in degrees Fahrenheit).
Learning Objectives
- Identify the differences between continuous and discrete random variables.