Discrete and Continuous Graphs

Front

What type of graph should NOT connect the dots?

Back

Discrete

Front

What is the term for a situation where the values can only be whole numbers, such as the number of cars washed?

Back

Discrete

Front

What type of data is represented by the number of orange Skittles in a bag?

Back

Discrete

Front

What type of graph connects points to show a continuous range of values?

Back

Continuous

Front

What is the term for data that can take any value within a range, such as miles driven on a tank of gas?

Back

Continuous

Front

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

Back

Discrete

Front

What type of data is represented by the time it takes for a car battery to die?

Back

Continuous

Front

What is the difference between discrete and continuous data?

Back

Discrete data consists of distinct, separate values, while continuous data can take any value within a range.

Front

Give an example of discrete data.

Back

The number of students in a classroom.

Front

Give an example of continuous data.

Back

The height of students in a class.