Discrete random variable
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Discrete random variable
A random variable that can take only distinct values, usually whole numbers.
Example
The number of left-handed people in a random selection of 10 individuals from a population is a discrete random variable. The distinct values of the random variable are 0, 1, 2, … , 10.
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