Which of the following is a discrete random variable?
A)The Dow Jones Industrial average.
B)The volume of water in Michigan Lakes.
C)The time it takes you to drive to school.
D)The number of employees of a soft drink company.

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The number of employees of a soft drink company is a discrete random variable because it can only take on certain specific values (i.e. whole numbers). The other options are continuous random variables as they can take on a range of values within a given interval.

Which of the Following Is a Discrete Random Variable