Experimental outcomes that are based on measurement scales such as time, weight, and distance can be described by _____ random variables.
A) discrete
B) continuous
C) uniform
D) intermittent

Question

Experimental outcomes that are based on measurement scales such as time, weight, and distance can be described by _____ random variables.​
A) ​discrete
B) ​continuous
C) ​uniform
D) ​intermittent

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Measurement scales such as time, weight, and distance are continuous variables, and therefore they can be described by continuous random variables. Discrete random variables are used to describe outcomes that are based on categories or counts, while uniform random variables have outcomes that are equally likely to occur. Intermittent random variables are not a recognized statistical concept. Therefore, the best choice is B, continuous.

Experimental Outcomes That Are Based on Measurement Scales Such as Time