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Chapter 8: Q.14 (page 478)

In words, define the random variable X.

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X - the weight in kilograms of the heads of lettuce.

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Given Information

The random variableX.

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Explanation

A random variable is a numerical representation of a statistical experiment's outcome. A discrete random variable can only take one of two values: a finite number or an infinite succession of values; a continuous random variable can take any value in any interval on the real number line.

Here, the random variable Xis the weight in kilograms of the heads of lettuce.

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