The speed at which a aircraft can fly is an example of ______. neither discrete nor continuous random variable both discrete and continuous random variable a continuous random variable a discrete random variable
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This means that the speed can be any real number within that range, and there are infinitely many possible values. This characteristic is typical of a continuous random variable. On the other hand, a discrete random variable can only take on a finite or countable Show more…
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