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. Examples include the number of students in a class or the number of suitcases lost by airlines.

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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 speed.

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Is the number of people in your class discrete or continuous?

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Discrete

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Is the average speed of a car while driving discrete or continuous?

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Continuous

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What type of data is represented by the number of suitcases lost by airlines?

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Discrete

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How would you classify the distance traveled by a car?

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Continuous

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Can discrete data be represented on a number line?

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No, discrete data is represented by distinct points on a number line, while continuous data fills the entire line.

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Give an example of continuous data in everyday life.

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An example of continuous data is the temperature outside, which can vary infinitely.

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What is the difference between discrete and continuous data?

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

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Is the number of goals scored in a soccer match discrete or continuous?

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Discrete