A random variable
A)is normally represented by an operator such as ≤ or ≥.
B)can be simultaneously continuous and discrete.
C)assigns a real number to every possible outcome or event in an experiment.
D)must represent only numerical values.

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A random variable is a function that assigns a real number to every possible outcome or event in an experiment. It can represent any type of data, including numerical, categorical, or more complex types, like images or text. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately describe what a random variable is.

A Random Variable