What is a key characteristic of a discrete function?

Discrete vs. Continuous Functions Explained

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It always includes decimal numbers.
It can only take certain values.
It is represented by a continuous line.
It can take any value.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why can't the number of students in a class be a decimal?
Because it is a continuous function.
Because decimals are not allowed in counting.
Because students can only be counted in whole numbers.
Because it is a negative number.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a discrete function?
Calories consumed
Height of students
Number of stories in a building
Distance run over time
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key characteristic of a continuous function?
It can only take whole numbers.
It is represented by isolated points.
It can take any value, including decimals.
It always has a start and stop.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you identify a continuous graph?
It has gaps and jumps.
It has isolated points.
It only includes whole numbers.
It can be drawn without lifting the pen.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a continuous function?
Number of tickets sold
Height of students
Number of stories in a building
Number of students in a class
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why can the number of calories consumed be considered a continuous function?
Because it is always a positive number.
Because it can only be whole numbers.
Because it is always a negative number.
Because it can include decimal values.
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