Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

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    nameuva-random-variables-1312-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability/Random variables
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, FALSE, TRUE, FALSE, FALSE
    TypeConceptual
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty2
    p-value0.5905

    Question

    Below you see variables in a study of physical fitness. Determine which random variable X is a continuous variable:_____________.  I The subject is male or female, X = the number of females. II After every 30 minutes, a along trainer comes to whom you ask to measure your effort. X = the number of times the trainer comes by per day. III You measure the V-O2, the maximum oxygen consumption per minute during exercise. X = the number of liters of oxygen consumption per minute.


    1. FALSE: I is a continuous random variable.
    2. FALSE: II is a continuous random variable.
    3. TRUE: III is a continuous random variable.
    4. FALSE: I and II are continuous random variables.
    5. FALSE: II and III are continuous random variables.

    1. I is a continuous random variable…: Incorrect
    2. II is a continuous random variable…: Incorrect
    3. III is a continuous random variable…: Correct
    4. I and II are continuous random variables…: Incorrect
    5. II and III are continuous random variables…: Incorrect