Question

A box contains several copies of Mrs. Spencer's new pamphlet. The box weighs 2,000 grams. This chart shows the effect of adding or taking away a pamphlet. Pamphlets Added to the box(x) Effect on the Box's Weight (y) 0 0 1 6 2 12 3 18 Is this an example of continuous or discrete data? discrete continuous

Answer 1

This is an example of discrete data

Answer 2

This example represents discrete data.

Explanation:

Discrete data refers to information that can only take certain specific values. In this case, the number of pamphlets added to the box (x) can only take on integer values such as 0, 1, 2, 3. Similarly, the effect on the box's weight (y) is also given as specific values: 0, 6, 12, 18.

In contrast, continuous data would involve measurements that can take any value within a range, such as height, weight, or temperature.

Since the number of pamphlets added and the corresponding effect on the box's weight are presented as specific, separate values, the data in this example is considered discrete.