Classifying Random Variables as Discrete and Continuous

Classify the random variable below as discrete or continuous.

X = the number of mobile phones sold in one week in a store

• discrete

• continuous

Classify the random variable below as discrete or continuous.

Y = the weights in pounds of newly born babies in a hospital nursery

• discrete

• continuous

Classify the random variable below as discrete or continuous.

X = the number of cars in a parking lot every noon

• discrete

• continuous

Classify the random variable below as discrete or continuous.

Y = the number of gifts received by a birthday celebrator

• discrete

• continuous

Classify the random variable below as discrete or continuous.

X = the length of time spent playing video games in minutes

• discrete

• continuous

Classify the random variable below as discrete or continuous.

Y = the number of students enrolled in Grade 11 in your school

• discrete

• continuous

Classify the random variable below as discrete or continuous.

X = the number of points scored in a basketball

• discrete

• continuous

Classify the random variable below as discrete or continuous.

Y = the number of employees in a call center who are Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates

• discrete

• continuous

Classify the random variable below as discrete or continuous.

X = the heights of varsity players in your school in meters

• discrete

• continuous

Classify the random variable below as discrete or continuous.

Y = the number of books you borrowed in the library during your elementary years

• discrete

• continuous