Match the following values as a A)discrete random variable, B)continuous random variable, or C)not a random variable:
Exact weight of quarters now in circulation in the United States ______________
Shoe sizes of humans ____________________
Political party affiliations of adults in the United States _________________
A)B, A, C
B)C, A, B
C)A, B, C
D)A, C, B

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The exact weight of quarters is a continuous random variable as it can take any value within a range. Shoe sizes are discrete because they are countable and distinct. Political party affiliations are not numerical and thus not a random variable.

Match the Following Values as a A)discrete Random Variable, B)continuous