Determine whether the random variable is discrete or continu

Determine whether the random variable is discrete or continuous. In each case, state the possible values of the random variable. (a) The number of free-throw attempts before the first shot is made. (b) The time required to download a file from the Internet. (a) Is the number of free-throw attempts before the first shot is made discrete or continuous? A. The random variable is continuous. The possible values are x >= 0. B. The random variable is continuous. The possible values are x = 0, 1, 2,... C. The random variable is discrete. The possible values are x = 0, 1, 2,... D. The random variable is discrete. The possible values are x >= 0. (b) Is the time required to download a file from the Internet discrete or continuous? A. The random variable is continuous. The possible values are t > 0. B, The random variable is continuous. The possible values are t = 1,2,3 C. The random variable is discrete. The possible values are t > 0. D. The random variable is discrete. The possible values are t = 1,2,3,...

Solution

(a) C

(b)A