A Week 8 individual assignment applying statistical methods to real-world scenarios.
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STA 2014 StatisticsWeek 8, Individual WorkSolution Correct Answers6.1 Skill BuildingIn problem 7-10, determine whether the random variable is discrete or continuous.In each case,state the possible values of the random variable.8.(a) The timeit takes for a light bulb to burn out.(b) The weight of a T-bone steak.(c) The number of free-throw attempts before the first shot is made.(d) In a random sample of 20 people, the number with type A blood.20.Parental involvement, In the following probability distribution, the random variable X representsthe number of activities a parent of a 6th-8thgrade student is involved in.(a) Verify that this is a discrete probability distribution.(c) Compute and interpret the mean of the random variable X.(d) Compute the variance of the random variable X.(e) Compute the standard deviation of the random variable X.6.2 Skill Building
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