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.

Back

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 school.

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What type of data is represented by the number of orange Skittles in a bag?

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Discrete.

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

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Continuous.

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What type of data is represented by the number of school lunches sold during the month?

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Discrete.

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

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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 using distinct points on a graph, not continuously.