Question:
Decide whether the random variable x is discrete or
Last updated: 7/8/2022

Decide whether the random variable x is discrete or continuous. Explain your reasoning. Let x represent the temperature of a person taken with a mercury thermometer. Is the random variable x discrete or continuous? Choose the correct answer below. A. Discrete, because x is a random variable that can be counted. B. Continuous, because x is a random variable that cannot be counted.