Asked by Chetan Aggarwal on Jun 09, 2024

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Which of the following are continuous random variables?​ I. The weight of an elephant
II) The time to answer a questionnaire
III) The number of floors in a skyscraper
IV) The square feet of countertop in a kitchen

A) ​I and II only
B) ​III and IV only
C) ​I, II and IV only​
D) ​I, II, II, and IV

Continuous Random Variables

Variables that can take an infinite number of values within a given range.

Weight Of Elephant

The mass of an elephant, which can vary significantly based on species, age, and sex, generally ranging from 2,000 to 6,000 kilograms for adults.

Time To Answer

The duration taken by a respondent or system to respond to a query or request.

  • Identify the distinctions among different kinds of probability distributions.
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Mingzhen GaoyangJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
I) The weight of an elephant can take any value on a continuous scale, making it a continuous random variable.
II) The time to answer a questionnaire can also take any value on a continuous scale, making it a continuous random variable.
III) The number of floors in a skyscraper is a discrete variable as it can only take integer values.
IV) The square feet of countertop in a kitchen can take any value on a continuous scale, making it a continuous random variable.