Which of the following variables are best thought of as continuous, which discre

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Which of the following variables are best thought of as continuous, which discrete? Indicate your choice for each by checking the appropriate column.

A. The number of participants in a study who describes themselves as a perfectionist.

B. The score ( either 0,1,2,or 3) given by a quality control manager after an equipment inspection.

C. The number of students in a class of 35 who improve their score from the first midterm to the second midterm.

D. The time that a student is Calculus 101 takes to complete a midterm exam.

Explanation / Answer

A) Discrete - It is a specifc number

B) Discrete - The scores are defined

C) Discrete - It is a specific number

D) Continous - The time taken can varand can assume any value within a give interval

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