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Explain the meaning of a random variable, a discrete random variable, and a continuous random variable. Give one example each of a discrete random variable and a continuous random variable.
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In other words, it is a variable that can take on different values based on the results of a random event. A discrete random variable is a random variable that can take on a finite or countably infinite number of distinct values. These values are usually integers Show more…
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