
Discrete vs Continuous Variables

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Mathematics, Science, Other
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard

Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a variable in the context of research?
A specific type of data that remains the same
A constant number used in calculations
A property or characteristic that can vary
A fixed value that does not change
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a discrete variable?
The number of students in a class
The height of a person
The temperature of a room
The weight of a package
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why can't a discrete variable have a value like 2.5?
Because it can only be a positive number
Because it must be a decimal
Because it can only be a negative number
Because it must be a whole number
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a continuous variable?
It can have decimal values
It can be measured
It is always a whole number
It can take on any value within a range
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of a continuous variable?
The number of books on a shelf
The time taken to run a marathon
The number of cars in a parking lot
The number of apples in a basket
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is the value of a discrete variable typically obtained?
By calculating
By estimating
By counting
By measuring
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What distinguishes a continuous variable from a discrete variable?
Continuous variables are always whole numbers
Discrete variables can take on any value within a range
Continuous variables can have decimal values
Discrete variables are measured, not counted
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