<PRE><B>Question 549814</B>
In your own line of work, give one example of a discrete
and one example of a continuous random variable, and describe why each is continuous or discrete. (Points : 4) 

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discrete: the number of files in the 2nd drawer of your file case.
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continuous: the time between your morning meeting and you 3rd cup
of coffee for the day.
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Cheers,
Stan H.</PRE>