Which of these is an example of a continuous random variable?

A. Distance of a javelin throw
B. Attendance at a sporting event
C. Pieces of mail in your mailbox
D. Number of flights leaving an airport

Question

Which of these is an example of a continuous random variable?

 		A.	Distance of a javelin throw
 		B.	Attendance at a sporting event
 		C.	Pieces of mail in your mailbox
 		D.	Number of flights leaving an airport

anonymous · Answer

Okay, for this one, the answer would be C, for several reasons. Firstly, some people check their mailbox daily, and some maybe weekly, which would result in a bigger accumulation of mail, or certain people might recieve more mail than others. C is the most countinuous random variable because most people wont know for certain everyday, that they will get 5 letters definetely. The amount would always be random, while the other options again, have their averages...

anonymous · Answer

you are a huge help i greatly appreciate it !

anonymous · Answer

Anytime:)