Module 2 Review

Front

What is the common ratio for a population declining at a rate of 12% each year?

Back

.88, 0.88

Front

Define discrete data.

Back

Data that can only take specific values, often counted in whole numbers.

Front

Define continuous data.

Back

Data that can take any value within a given range, often measured.

Front

Back

Exponential Decay

Front

Identify the common ratio in a situation where a quantity decreases by 20% each year.

Back

.80, 0.80

Front

What is the formula for calculating the common ratio in exponential decay?

Back

Common Ratio = 1 - Rate of Decay

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 classroom.

Front

What is the common ratio for a population increasing at a rate of 15% each year?

Back

1.15, 1.15

Front

How do you determine if data is discrete or continuous?

Back

Check if the data can take on fractional values (continuous) or only whole numbers (discrete).