Which of the following random variables is not continuous?
A)the birth weight of a newborn baby
B)the number of fumbles in a football game
C)the length of life of a 60 watt light bulb
D)time from take-off to landing of an airline flight
E)the velocity of an asteroid

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The number of fumbles in a football game is a discrete variable, meaning it can only take on a countable number of values (i.e. 0, 1, 2, 3, etc.). The other variables listed are continuous variables, meaning they can take on any value within a certain range.

Which of the Following Random Variables Is Not Continuous