The following probability distribution has been assessed for the number of accidents that occur in a Midwestern city each day: This distribution is an example of:
A)a uniform distribution.
B)a continuous probability distribution.
C)a discrete probability distribution.
D)an expected value distribution.

Question

The following probability distribution has been assessed for the number of accidents that occur in a Midwestern city each day:  This distribution is an example of:
A)a uniform distribution. 
B)a continuous probability distribution. 
C)a discrete probability distribution. 
D)an expected value distribution.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The probability distribution given is a discrete probability distribution as it lists the probabilities of individual outcomes (the number of accidents) rather than a range of outcomes.

The Following Probability Distribution Has Been Assessed for the Number