Question

Suppose a researcher compiled a data set consisting of the following variables for a sample of 100 retired men. For each variable, select whether it is discrete or continuous. Variable Discrete Continuous The number of meals eaten out in the last week The number of pets currently living in the household Pant size Height in inches Pounds of chocolate consumed in the past year

Answer 1

Explanation:

A discrete variable can be defined as a definite variable that we can get it's possible values just by counting. With this in mind.

1. The number of countries ever visited is a discrete variable

2. Shoe size is definite, it is a discrete variable.

3. Number of pets living in a household is a discrete variable.

A continuous variable is one that we can get the value through measurements.

1. Pounds of chocolate consumed in the past is continuous

2. Height in inches is continuous