Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

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    nameuva-random-variables-1314-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability/Random variables
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, TRUE, FALSE, FALSE
    TypeConceptual
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty2
    p-value0.5905

    Question

    Suppose we do a probability experiment with a mass production of light bulbs. We take a sample size of 120. Define two chance variables: X is the number of bulbs that are defective, and Y is the burn time per bulb. Which random variable in this probability experiment is a continuous variable?


    1. FALSE: X is a continuous variable.
    2. TRUE: Y is a continuous variable.
    3. FALSE: X and Y are both continuous variables.
    4. FALSE: X and Y are both not continuous variables.

    1. X is a continuous variable..: Incorrect
    2. Y is a continuous variable…: Correct
    3. X and Y are both continuous variables…: Incorrect
    4. X and Y are both not continuous variables…: Incorrect