Question

A sociologist claims the probability that a person picked at random in Times Square in New York City is visiting the area is 0.83. You want to test to see if the proportion is actually less. What is the random variable? Describe in words.

Short answer

The proportion of people picked randomly at Times square in new york city is the random variable.

Step-by-step solution

introduction

A random variable is a numerical formalization of an amount or article which relies upon random occasions.

explanation

The probability that a person picked at random in Times Square in New York City is visiting the area is $0.83$

Hence we can conclude that the proportion of people picked randomly at Times square in new york city is the random variable