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What is the difference between a discrete random variable and continuous random variable​

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Discrete random variable

A discrete variable is a variable whose value is obtained by counting.

A discrete random variable X has a countable number of possible values.

Continuous random variable

A continuous variable is a variable whose value is obtained by measuring.

Step-by-step explanation:

A random variable is a variable whose value is a numerical outcome of a random phenomenon.

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