Exhibit 6-4
The starting salaries of individuals with an MBA degree are normally distributed with a mean of $40,000 and a standard deviation of $5,000.
-Refer to Exhibit 6-4. What is the random variable in this experiment?
A)the starting salaries
B)the normal distribution
C)$40,000
D)$5,000

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The random variable in this experiment is the starting salaries because it is what is being measured and is the outcome of the experiment. The normal distribution, $40,000, and $5,000 are not the random variables themselves.

Exhibit 6-4 The Starting Salaries of Individuals with an MBA Degree Are