University of California, Los Angeles STATS 10 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning Homework Assignment #6

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University of California, Los Angeles STATS 10 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning Homework Assignment #6 ** 6.1-6.4: ​DIRECTIONS Determine whether each of the following variables would bes... t be modeled as continuous or discrete 6.1: ​EXAMPLE 1 a. The number of A’s given to students in statistics one semester at your school Answer: The number of A’s given to the student in statistics one semester at your school would best be modeled as a discrete variable. b. The distance between two cars on the freeway Answer: The distance between two cars on the freeway would be best be modeled as continuous variable. 6.2: a. The time (seconds) that it takes for light to travel from the sun to Earth Answer: The time (seconds) that it takes for light to travel from the sun to Earth would best be modeled as a continuous variable. b. The number of planets in our solar system Answer: The number of planets in our solar system would best be modeled as a discrete variable. 6.3: a. Weight of a person (kilograms) Answer: Weight of a person (kilograms) would be best modeled as a discrete variable. b. Weight of a person (pounds) Answer: Weight of a person (pounds) would best be modeled as a discrete variable. 6.4: a. The height of a skyscraper in New York City Answer: The height of a skyscraper in New York would be best modeled as a continuous variable. b. The number of people who have climbed to the top of the skyscraper Answer: The number of people who have climbed to the top of the skyscraper would be best modeled as a discrete variable. 6.5: ​LOADED DIE A magician has shaved an edge off one side of a six-sided die, and as a result, the die is no longer “fair”. The figure shows a graph of the probability density function (pdf). Show the pdf in table format by listing all six possible outcomes and their possibilities. [Show More]

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