Discrete vs Continuous Relations

Discrete vs Continuous Relations

Discrete Relation

• a set of input values that consists of only certain numbers in an interval

• the inputs and outputs can be counted

• dots/points, not continuous line/shading

Continuous Relation

• a set of input values that consists of all numbers in an interval

• the inputs and outputs cannot be counted

• continuous line/shading

Multiple Choice

The number of suitcases lost by airlines.

• Discrete

• Continuous

Multiple Choice

The time it takes for a light bulb to burn out.

• Discrete

• Continuous

Multiple Choice

The number of orange Skittles in a bag.

• Discrete

• Continuous

Multiple Choice

• Discrete

• Continuous

Multiple Choice

• Discrete

• Continuous

Multiple Choice

• Discrete

• Continuous

Multiple Choice

Discrete or continuous data?

• Discrete

• Continuous

Multiple Choice

• Discrete

• Continuous