DU2 Types of Data

______________ 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

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

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? ________________

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