Chapter 11.4, Problem 53SR

To determine

Identify the random variable in each distribution, is discrete or continuous.

Answer to Problem 53SR

  $\boxed{Discrete}$

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Identify the random variable in each distribution, and classify it as discrete or continuous. The

number of hot dogs sold at a sporting event.

Calculation:

We know that the random variable is the numerical outcome of an event. These are of two types, discrete and continuous.

When it can take any range of values is called continuous, when it is countable then called discrete.

Now consider the statement, hot dogs sold at a sporting event.

Let $X$ be the number of hot dogs sold at a sporting event, which is countable.

Hence the variable $X$ is $\boxed{Discrete}$ .