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Determine whether the following value is a continuous random variable, discrete random variable, or not a random variable

Calculus For The Life Sciences

2nd Edition

ISBN:9780321964038

Author:GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.

Publisher:GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.

Chapter13: Probability And Calculus

Section13.2: Expected Value And Variance Of Continuous Random Variables

Problem 10E

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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
b. The "yes" or "no" response to a survey question
c. The time it takes for a light bulb to burn out
d. The amount of rain in City A during July
e. The square footage of a pool
f. The number of pigeons in a country

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