Determine whether the random variable $\mathrm{x}$ is discrete or continuous. Explain.
Let $x$ represent the number of points scored during a basketball game.
Choose the correct answer below.
A. The random variable is continuous, because it has an uncountable number of possible outcomes.
B. The random variable is discrete, because it has a countable number of possible outcomes.
C. The random variable is discrete, because it has an uncountable number of possible outcomes.
D. The random variable is continuous, because it has a countable number of possible outcomes
Answer
The correct answer is B. The random variable is discrete, because it has a countable number of possible outcomes.
Step 1 ：Determine whether the random variable x is discrete or continuous. Let x represent the number of points scored during a basketball game.
Step 2 ：Choose the correct answer below.
Step 3 ：The correct answer is B. The random variable is discrete, because it has a countable number of possible outcomes.
