Discrete vs. Continuous

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What is the definition of discrete data?

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Discrete data refers to countable data that can take on only specific values, often whole numbers, and cannot be divided into smaller parts.

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What is the definition of continuous data?

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Continuous data refers to measurable data that can take on any value within a given range and can be divided into smaller parts.

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Give an example of discrete data.

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The number of students in a classroom.

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Give an example of continuous data.

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The height of students in a class.

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

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Discrete.

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What type of data is the time it takes for a light bulb to burn out?

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Continuous.

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What type of data is the average speed of a car while driving?

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Continuous.

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What type of data is the number of goals scored in a soccer match?

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Discrete.

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How can you identify 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.

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Is the temperature measured in degrees discrete or continuous?

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Continuous.