Which of the following is a continuous random variable? a) number of incoming flights at the local airport (b) winning time in the men's 100-meter dash at the 2015 Olympics (c) number of points scored by Kobe in a game (d) the number of hats sold on Monday
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a) The number of incoming flights at the local airport is a discrete random variable because it can only take on whole number values (you cannot have a fraction of a flight). Show more…
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