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jman1234

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A random variable that can take on a value at any point along an interval is referred to as a ___________________ _.
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A random variable that can take on only certain values along an interval, with the possible values having gaps between them, is referred to as a ___________________ _.
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Answer to Question 1

continuous random variable

Answer to Question 2

discrete random variable



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