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Classify the following as either a discrete random variable or a continuous random variable.

The amount of time six randomly selected volleyball players play during a game.
Is it: Discrete or Continuous

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Answer: continuous random variable.

Explanation:

A discrete random variable is defined as a random variable which consists of countable number. Examples include numbers of shoes, number of sales etc.

A continuous random variable is a random variable whereby the data can take several values. It is a random variable that takes time into consideration.

Therefore, the amount of time six randomly selected volleyball players play during a game will be a continuous random variable since time so involved.

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