Continuous, Discrete & Categorical Variables: Definition and Exa

Biological Gender is an example of what type of variable?

• Discrete

• Extraneous

• Continuous

• Categorical

In any study, variables can be defined as:

• Elements that are continuous.

• Elements that are always categorical.

• Elements that change value.

• Elements that are always the same value.

The weight of a subject would best be described as what type of variable?

• Continuous

• Discrete

• Categorical

• Extraneous

If you are collecting data on how many teddy bears are in certain toy stores, the number of teddy bears would best be described as what type of variable?

• Discrete

• Extraneous

• Continuous

• Categorical

Which of the following would NOT be a discrete variable?

• The number of toys in a basket

• The number of people at a concert

• The number of miles traveled

• The number of sheep in a pasture