Tarrant County College District Week 7 Variables Discussion

I’m working on a business discussion question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

Question 1: 

Based on your reading, in your own words, define the following terms:

1) Random variable 

2) Discrete random variable 

3) Continuous random variable

4) Poisson Distribution

Question 2:

What is the difference between a continuous and discreet random variable?

Question 3:

What is a Poisson distribution and the benefit of using this technique?