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. Variable DiscreteContinuous (a) In an experimental study, the participant's estimate for the height of a 3-meter image projected 12 meters away (b) The number of children in a household (c) The temperature of a burrito served to a customer in a local Mexican restaurant (d) The number of participants in a study who describe themselves as "perfectionistic"

Explanation / Answer

a)

In an experimental study........... ----Continuous

b)

number of children----------- Discrete

c) the temperature of a burrito........Continuous

d) the number of participants---------Discrete

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