Continuous and Discrete

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What is a continuous function?

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A continuous function is a function where small changes in the input result in small changes in the output, and its graph can be drawn without lifting the pencil from the paper.

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What is a discrete function?

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A discrete function is a function that consists of distinct or separate values, often represented by individual points on a graph.

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How do you graph a continuous function?

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You connect the dots when graphing a continuous function.

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How do you graph a discrete function?

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You plot individual points without connecting them when graphing a discrete function.

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What type of data is represented by a bar graph?

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Discrete data is often represented by a bar graph.

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What type of data is represented by a line graph?

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Continuous data is often represented by a line graph.

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Is the set of natural numbers discrete or continuous?

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Discrete.

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Is the set of real numbers discrete or continuous?

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Continuous.

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What is an example of continuous data?

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Height, weight, and temperature are examples of continuous data.

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What is an example of discrete data?

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The number of students in a classroom or the number of cars in a parking lot are examples of discrete data.