A random variable which takes on no more than a countable number of values is called a(n):
A)continuous random variable.
B)outcome.
C)statistic.
D)discrete random variable.

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A discrete random variable takes on a countable number of values (such as the number of heads obtained in flipping a coin a fixed number of times) whereas a continuous random variable can take on any value within a specified range (such as height, weight, or time). Therefore, option D is the correct choice.

A Random Variable Which Takes on No More Than a Countable