Identify the given random variable as discrete or continuous. The distance a football is kicked. Discrete Continuous
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A random variable is continuous if it can take on any value in an interval. In this case, the distance a football is kicked can take on any value within a certain range (e.g., from 0 yards to 100 yards). It is not limited to a finite or countable number of Show more…
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