Discrete vs Continuous Statistics

The number of orange Skittles in a bag. 

• Discrete
• Continuous

The number of suitcases lost by airlines. 

• Discrete
• Continuous

Joe is losing an average of .5 pounds a week.  Is this continuous or discrete data?

• Discrete
• Continuous

The time it takes for a light bulb to burn out. 

• Discrete
• Continuous

Discrete or continuous data?

• Discrete

• Continuous

Discrete or continuous data?

• Discrete

• Continuous

Identify whether the experiment involves a discrete or a continuous random variable.

Recording the number of points scored by a NBA team in each game of the 2018 season

• Discrete Random Variable

• Continuous Random Variable

Identify whether the experiment involves a discrete or a continuous random variable.

Number of phone calls answered by a call center agent during his/her shift

• Discrete Random Variable

• Continuous Random Variable

Identify whether the experiment involves a discrete or a continuous random variable.

Measuring the distance travelled by different cars using 1-liter of gasoline

• Discrete Random Variable

• Continuous Random Variable

Identify whether the experiment involves a discrete or a continuous random variable.

Measuring the length of time it takes before a dolphin surfaces in the ocean to breath

• Discrete Random Variable

• Continuous Random Variable