Classify each of the following random variables as discrete or continuous. X = the reported score of a randomly selected senior at your school on the SAT Math test.

Kathryn Sanchez

Kathryn Sanchez

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2022-09-09

Classify each of the following random variables as discrete or continuous. X = the reported score of a randomly selected senior at your school on the SAT Math test.

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ignaciopastorp6

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DEFINITIONS
Discrete data are limited to discrete values that are defined and separated and have a finite or countable number of possible values, such as integers or counts.
Continuous data can take on any value over a continuous range, such as decimal, rational, or real numbers, and are not limited to specific individual values.
SOLUTION
X=reported score on SAT Math test
The scores on the SAT can take on integer values from 200 to 800.
Thus there are a finite number of possible values for X and thus the random variable is discrete.
Result:
Discrete.

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