Question

Which of these is an example of continuous random variable

A. Number of flights leaving an airport
B. Distance of a javelin throw
C. Pieces of mail in your mailbox
D. Attendance at a sporting event

Answer 1

The B. distance of a javelin throw is an example of a continuous random variable.

Step-by-step explanation:

A continuous random variable is a variable that can take any value within a specified range, often associated with measurements and quantities. Unlike discrete variables, it can assume an infinite number of values, typically represented by intervals on the real number line.

Out of the given options, the distance of a javelin throw is an example of a continuous random variable. A continuous random variable is one that can take on any value within a given range. In the case of a javelin throw, the distance can be any real number value within a certain range, such as 0 to infinity. This is in contrast to the other options, which are discrete random variables that can only take on specific whole number values.

Answer 2

The correct answer would be Choice B. Distance of a javelin throw.

A continuous random variable is a variable that can be any number between the integers not just the integers themselves.

For example, the distance for a javelin throw could be 6.70819203 feet.
However, you would not say that you have 6.70819203 flights, pieces of mail or people at a sporting event.