Data Types: Discrete vs Continuous

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What is discrete data?

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Discrete data refers to countable data that can take on only specific values, often represented as whole numbers. Examples include the number of students in a classroom or the number of pages in a book.

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What is continuous data?

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Continuous data refers to measurable data that can take on any value within a given range. Examples include height, weight, and temperature.

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Which of the following is an example of discrete data? 1) The distance traveled by a car over time 2) The number of students in a classroom 3) The temperature throughout the day 4) The speed of a moving object

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The number of students in a classroom.

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Is the number of pages in a book discrete or continuous data?

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Discrete.

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What type of data is represented by the average speed of a car?

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Continuous.

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Why are tables usually considered to represent discrete data?

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They typically do not show partial values between data points.

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In a disconnected graph, what type of data is represented?

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Discrete data.

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Can discrete data be represented in a graph?

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Yes, discrete data can be represented in bar graphs or dot plots.

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Can continuous data be represented in a graph?

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Yes, continuous data is often represented in line graphs or histograms.

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What is an example of continuous data?

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An example of continuous data is the temperature throughout the day.