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I was just wondering if I got this right? 3. Question Help Determine whether the random variable is discrete or continuous. In eachcase, state the

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Determine whether the random variable is discrete or continuous. In eachcase, state the possible values of the random variable.

(a) The number of free-throwattemptsbeforethefirstshotismade.

(b) The timeittakesforalightbulbtoburnout.

(a) Is the number of free-throwattemptsbeforethefirstshotismade discrete orcontinuous?

A.

The random variable is discrete. The possible values are x=0, 1, 2,....

B.

The random variable is continuous. The possible values are x=0, 1, 2,....

C.

The random variable is continuous. The possible values are x0.

D.

The random variable is discrete. The possible values are x0.

(b) Is the timeittakesforalightbulbtoburnout discrete orcontinuous?

A.

The random variable is continuous. The possible values are t=1,2,3,....

B.

The random variable is discrete. The possible values are t>0.

C.

The random variable is continuous. The possible values are t>0.

D.

The random variable is discrete. The possible values are t=1,2,3,....

I picked A for question A and I picked C for question B.

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