Question

Distinguish between a discrete and continuous variable​

Answer 1

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Distinguish between a discrete and continuous variable:

1.

Discrete Variable

It is a variable whose value is obtained by counting.

Continuous Variable

It is a variable whose value is obtained by measuring.

2.

Examples of discrete variable

• Number of planets around the Sun
• Number of students in a class

Examples of continuous variable

• Number of stars in the space
• Height or weight of the students in a particular class

3.

Discrete variable: Range of specified numbers is complete.

Continuous variable:Range of specified numbers is incomplete, i.e. infinite.

4.

Discrete variable: It assumes a distinct or a separate value.

Continuous variable: It assumes any value between two values.