What type of variable is the number of robberies reported in your city? A. Continuous B. Attribute C. Qualitative D. Quantitative

D. Quantitative

Correct, the random variable of interest "number of robberies" is a quantitative variable and is discrete since can only take integers starting from 0.

Step-by-step explanation:

Our variable of interest is the "number of robberies reported in your city". Let's analyze one by one th possible options in order to select the most appropiate.

A. Continuous

False, it can't be a continuous variable since the number of robberies can't take decimals, is a discrete random variable.

B. Attribute

False, an attribute is not a type of variable so for this reason that's not a possible options

C. Qualitative

False, the number of robberies can be quantified and for this reason we can't say that is a qualitative or nominal random variable.

D. Quantitative

Correct, the random variable of interest "number of robberies" is a quantitative variable and is discrete since can only take integers starting from 0.