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For each variable, determine whether it is best thought of as discrete or continuous.

For each variable, determine whether it is best thought of as discrete or continuous-example-1
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Answer

• a) Discrite.

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• b) Discrete.

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• c) Continuous.

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• d) Continuous.

Step-by-step explanation

• Discrete variables,: countable values, you should always be able to count the values of this type of variables.

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• Continuous variables,: can take on any value within a range, infinite number of possible values within a range.

Based on the latter:

• The number of fellow classmates can be counted.

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• The number of defective compact disc can also be counted.

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• However, the body weight can take a value within a range.

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• Similarily, the reaction time study can take different values within a range.

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