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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 orange Skittles in a bag.

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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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Is the number of students in a classroom discrete or continuous?

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Discrete

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Is the height of a person discrete or continuous?

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Continuous

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What type of data is represented by the graph of a plant's growth over time?

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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 typically represented using dots or bars, as it consists of distinct values.

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Can continuous data be represented on a number line?

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Yes, continuous data can be represented on a number line, as it includes all values within a range.

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What is an example of discrete data in sports?

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The number of goals scored in a soccer match.

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What is an example of continuous data in weather?

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The temperature recorded at noon.

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How can you tell if data is discrete or continuous?

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If the data can only take specific values (like counts), it is discrete. If it can take any value within a range (like measurements), it is continuous.