Discrete vs Continuous

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What is the definition of a continuous variable?

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A continuous variable is a type of variable that can take on an infinite number of values within a given range. Examples include time, height, and temperature.

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What is the definition of a discrete variable?

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A discrete variable is a type of variable that can take on a finite number of values. Examples include the number of students in a class or the number of cars in a parking lot.

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Give an example of a continuous variable in real life.

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The time it takes for a light bulb to burn out is a continuous variable.

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Give an example of a discrete variable in real life.

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The number of babies born at a hospital in a month is a discrete variable.

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What is a probability distribution?

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A probability distribution is a mathematical function that provides the probabilities of occurrence of different possible outcomes in an experiment.

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What is a discrete probability distribution?

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A discrete probability distribution is a probability distribution that shows the probabilities of outcomes of a discrete random variable.

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What is the probability of selecting a family with more than 2 people if the probability is 0.58?

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The probability of selecting a family with more than 2 people is 0.58.

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How do you determine if a variable is continuous or discrete?

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A variable is continuous if it can take any value within a range, while it is discrete if it can only take specific, separate values.

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What is the significance of understanding discrete vs continuous variables in statistics?

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Understanding the difference helps in choosing the right statistical methods and tools for data analysis.

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What type of data is represented by the number of books in your locker?

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The number of books in your locker is a discrete variable.