DU2 Types of Data

(a)   data is countable and can only be certain values.

Choose the example below that best represents continuous data.

• students in one classroom

• pages in one book

• tire pressure

• pictures in one album

Check all examples below that represent categorical data.

• green eyes

• 1 ant

• bumpy concrete

• three M&Ms

Type a paragraph that explains the differences between qualitative and quantitative data.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

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CCSS.RL.5.4

Continuous data is an unchanging and exact number.

• True

• False

Whitney bought a bag of apples at the grocery store. There were 12 apples in one bag. Is the numerical information in that one bag of apples discrete or continuous? (a)  

We can use our five senses to measure qualitative data.

• True

• False

List three examples of continuous data related to weather.

Which choice below is an example of quantitative data?

• grade on a test

• color of flowers

• smell of a candle

• sound of a dog barking

The number of homeruns the Braves had during the word series is an example of _________________ data.

• discrete

• continuous