In an experiment,a random variable is ________.
A)a value picked from a set of values that all have an equal chance of occurring
B)a variable chosen at random from a distribution list
C)an outcome that has zero chances of occurring
D)a numerical description of the outcome of an experiment

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A random variable is a numerical description of the outcome of an experiment. It represents a value that is determined by chance and can take on different values based on the outcome of the experiment. It is not necessarily picked from a set of values that all have an equal chance of occurring or chosen at random from a distribution list. It also cannot be an outcome that has zero chances of occurring.

In an Experiment,a Random Variable Is ________