Discrete or Continuous

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What is the definition of Continuous data?

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Continuous data refers to data that can take any value within a given range and can be measured, such as height, weight, or temperature.

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What is the definition of Discrete data?

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Discrete data refers to data that can only take specific values and can be counted, such as the number of students in a class or the number of cars in a parking lot.

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Give an example of Continuous data.

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An example of Continuous data is the daily rainfall measured in millimeters.

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Give an example of Discrete data.

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An example of Discrete data is the number of books on a shelf.

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What type of data is the distance a cyclist rides each day?

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The distance a cyclist rides each day is Continuous data.

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What type of data is the number of cars finished in a factory each day?

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The number of cars finished in a factory each day is Discrete data.

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Can Continuous data be counted?

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No, Continuous data cannot be counted; it can only be measured.

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Can Discrete data be measured?

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No, Discrete data cannot be measured; it can only be counted.

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Which of the following is NOT Continuous data: A person's height each year, The volume of water in a swimming pool each day, Cars finished in a factory each day, A person's weight on his birthday?

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Cars finished in a factory each day is NOT Continuous data.

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What is an example of a measurement that is Continuous?

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An example of a measurement that is Continuous is the temperature in degrees Celsius.