Introductory Statistics 9th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-11905-571-7
ISBN 13: 978-1-11905-571-6

Chapter 6 - Section 6.1 - Continuous Probability Distribution and the Normal Probability Distribution - Exercises - Page 241: 6.1

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A discrete random variable assumes values that can be counted. For example, the number of cars sold at a dealership during a given month. A continuous random variable is a random variable that can assume any value contained in one or more intervals. For example, the length of a room.

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