What is random variable and 5 examples of random variable in the hospital
A random variable is a mathematical function that assigns a numerical value to each possible outcome of a random experiment.
Examples of random variables in a hospital setting:
1. The number of patients admitted to the emergency room in a given hour.
2. The time it takes for a patient to receive treatment in the ICU.
3. The blood pressure of a randomly selected patient.
4. The number of surgeries performed in a day.
5. The wait time for a patient to see a doctor in the outpatient clinic.