An experiment consists of measuring the speed of automobiles on a highway by the use of radar equipment. The random variable in this experiment is speed, measured in miles per hour. This random variable is a _____ random variable.
A) nominal
B) ordinal
C) discrete
D) continuous

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The random variable of speed is measured in miles per hour, which is a continuous measurement. Therefore, the random variable is a continuous random variable.

An Experiment Consists of Measuring the Speed of Automobiles on a Highway