Finding Domain and Range: Discrete or Continuous

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What is the definition of discrete data?

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Discrete data consists of distinct or separate values, often counted in whole numbers, such as the number of students in a class.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What is the definition of continuous data?

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Continuous data can take any value within a given range and is often measured, such as height or weight.

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What is the domain of a function?

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The domain of a function is the set of all possible input values (x-values) that the function can accept.

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What is the range of a function?

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The range of a function is the set of all possible output values (y-values) that the function can produce.

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Identify the domain of the function f(x) = 15x + 20 for x representing hours worked.

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The domain is any value between 0 and 5, as Janice can work from 0 to 5 hours.

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Identify the range of the function D(x) = -4x - 2 for a scuba diver starting at 2 feet and diving deeper.

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The range is from -2 to -45, representing the depth of the diver.

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Which of the following is an example of continuous data?

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The average life span of a human being is 79 years in the USA.

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Which of the following is an example of discrete data?

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Sam has two brothers and one sister.

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What does it mean if data is classified as discrete?

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It means the data can only take specific values and cannot be divided into smaller parts.

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What does it mean if data is classified as continuous?

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It means the data can take any value within a range and can be infinitely divided.