Discrete vs. Continuous

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What is the definition of discrete data?

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Discrete data refers to countable data that can take on only specific values, often whole numbers, such as the number of students in a class.

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What is the definition of continuous data?

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Continuous data refers to measurable data that can take on any value within a given range, such as height, weight, or temperature.

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Is the number of students in a classroom discrete or continuous?

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Discrete

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Is the height of a person discrete or continuous?

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Continuous

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If you can count the number of cars in a parking lot, what type of data is this?

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Discrete

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If you measure the temperature every hour, what type of data are you collecting?

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Continuous

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What type of data is represented by the number of pets owned by a family?

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Discrete

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What type of data is represented by the time it takes to run a race?

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Continuous

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If Adam earns $10 for each car he washes, what type of data does this represent?

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Discrete

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If a plant grows 2 inches every week, what type of data is this?

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Continuous