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Which one of the following best describes a continuous variable?
Which one of the following best describes a continuous variable?
- A variable that has a fixed set of distinct values.
- A variable that can only take on whole number values.
- A variable that can take on any value within a given range.
- A variable that has values in between any two given values. (correct)
Which one of the following best describes a discrete variable?
Which one of the following best describes a discrete variable?
- A variable that has a fixed set of distinct values. (correct)
- A variable that can only take on whole number values.
- A variable that has values in between any two given values.
- A variable that can take on any value within a given range.
Which one of the following is an example of a continuous variable?
Which one of the following is an example of a continuous variable?
- Transportation type
- Nominal scale variable
- Interval scale variable
- Response time (correct)
Which one of the following statements best describes a continuous variable?
Which one of the following statements best describes a continuous variable?
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Which one of the following statements best describes a discrete variable?
Which one of the following statements best describes a discrete variable?
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Which one of the following examples is a continuous variable?
Which one of the following examples is a continuous variable?
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Study Notes
Variables in Statistics
Continuous Variables
- A continuous variable is a type of variable that can take on any value within a certain range or interval
- Can be measured and have an infinite number of possible values
Discrete Variables
- A discrete variable is a type of variable that can only take on specific, distinct values
- Can only take on a specific number of values, and there is a gap between each value
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