QUESTION 8 A variable whose value can change each time the same measurement is taken, and can take on all real values - or at least all non-negative real values - is known as: a. a probability density function b. a discrete random variable C. a continuous random variable d. a normal distribution

QUESTION 8 A variable whose value can change each time the same measurement is taken, and can take on all real values - or at least all non-negative real values - is known as: a. a probability density function b. a discrete random variable C. a continuous random variable d. a normal distribution

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