Discrete vs Continuous Data

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What is discrete data?

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Discrete data is a type of data that can only take on specific, distinct values. It is countable and often involves whole numbers. Examples include the number of students in a class or the number of cars in a parking lot.

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What is continuous data?

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Continuous data is a type of data that can take on any value within a given range. It is measurable and can include fractions and decimals. Examples include height, weight, and temperature.

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Give an example of discrete data.

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The number of school lunches sold during the month.

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Give an example of continuous data.

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The average speed of a car while driving.

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What is the difference between discrete and continuous data?

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Discrete data consists of distinct, separate values, while continuous data can take on any value within a range.

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Is the number of texts sent in a week discrete or continuous?

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Discrete.

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Is the average temperature in a city discrete or continuous?

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Continuous.

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What type of graph is typically used for discrete data?

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Bar graphs are commonly used to represent discrete data.

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What type of graph is typically used for continuous data?

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Line graphs are commonly used to represent continuous data.

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What does the function n(p)=100p represent in the context of pancake mix?

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It represents the number of people n(p) that p packages of pancake mix can feed.