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Question 7 of 10

2 Points
The following are examples of different types of variables. Which are
continuous variables?
Check all that apply.
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A. Speed of a race car
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B. Number of votes for a candidate
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C. Weight of an elephant
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D. Temperature of a hot pizza
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E. Telephone number

Answer 1

Answer: E
Reasoning: The definition of continuous variables most nearly means something to do with numbers. Therefore the only answer that matching it’s most nearly definition is E.

Answer 2

Answer: A, C and D are examples of

Continuous variables

Explanation:

The Speed of a car changes over time under different road conditions and can be measured

The temperature of a hot pizza will drop with time continuously and can be measured the weight of an elephant can be measured also

A variable is a quantity whose value changes.

Types of variables are

Discrete continuous and random variables

A discrete variable is a variable whose value is obtained by counting.

A continuous variable is a variable whose value is obtained by measuring.

A random variable is a variable whose value is a numerical outcome of a random phenomenon.