X is the number of times that a randomly chosen water fountain is used in a week.Is the random variable X discrete or continuous?Choices:(A) discrete(B) continuous
Q. X is the number of times that a randomly chosen water fountain is used in a week.Is the random variable X discrete or continuous?Choices:(A) discrete(B) continuous
Definition of Random Variables: Discrete random variables can only take on a countable number of values, like whole numbers. Continuous random variables can take on any value within a range, including fractions and decimals.
Nature of Water Fountain Usage: Since you can't use a water fountain a fraction of a time, the number of uses would be whole numbers like 1, 2, 3, and so on. This means the variable is countable.
Conclusion of Discreteness: Therefore, the random variable X is discrete because it represents a countable number of uses.
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