Data Types: Discrete vs Continuous

Data Types: Discrete vs Continuous

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Mathematics

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is discrete data?

Back

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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is continuous data?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The number of students in a classroom.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Discrete.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Continuous.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why are tables usually considered to represent discrete data?

Back

They typically do not show partial values between data points.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Discrete data.

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