Introductory Statistics 9th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-11905-571-7
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Chapter 5 - Section 5.1 - Random Variables - Exercises - Page 181: 5.1

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A random variable is a variable whose value is determined by the outcome of a random experiment. A discrete random variable is a random variable that assumes countable values. For example, the number of fish caught on a fishing trip. A continuous random variable is a random variable that can assume any value contained in one or more intervals. For example, the individual lengths of a group of wires.

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