Discrete or Continuous

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What is a discrete variable?

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A discrete variable is a type of quantitative variable that can take on a countable number of values. Examples include the number of children in a family or the number of cars in a parking lot.

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What is a continuous variable?

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

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Give an example of a discrete variable.

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The number of animals per household.

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Give an example of a continuous variable.

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The mass of each animal in a herd.

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

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If the variable can only take specific values (like whole numbers), it is discrete. If it can take any value within a range, it is continuous.

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What is the significance of understanding discrete vs continuous variables?

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

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Is the time taken to travel to school discrete or continuous?

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Continuous.

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Is the number of TV programmes watched in the last month discrete or continuous?

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Discrete.

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What type of data is represented by the number of children per family?

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Discrete data.

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What type of data is represented by the mass of each animal in a herd?

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Continuous data.