Discrete vs. Continuous

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What is the definition of a discrete variable?

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A discrete variable is a type of quantitative variable that can take on a countable number of values. Examples include the number of students in a class or the number of cars in a parking lot.

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What is the definition of a continuous variable?

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A continuous variable is a type of quantitative variable that can take on an infinite number of values within a given range. Examples include height, weight, and time.

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Is the time it takes for a light bulb to burn out discrete or continuous?

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Continuous

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Is the number of suitcases lost by airlines discrete or continuous?

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Discrete

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Is Adam's earnings for each car he washes discrete or continuous?

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Discrete

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Is the number of orange Skittles in a bag discrete or continuous?

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Discrete

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Give an example of a continuous variable in real life.

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

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Give an example of a discrete variable in real life.

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An example of a discrete variable is the number of books on a shelf, which can only be whole numbers.

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What type of data is represented by the number of students in a classroom?

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Discrete

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What type of data is represented by the height of students in a classroom?

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Continuous