Example of Continuous Variable
Which of the following is an example of a CONTINUOUS variable?
- Number of students in a class
- Number of cell phones used by a family
- Height of a student — Correct Answer
- Number appearing on a dice
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Height of a student is a continuous variable because it can take any value in a given range, including fractional values like 90.85 cm, 102.34 cm, etc.
Continuous vs Discrete:
- Continuous: Height, Weight, Temperature, Time, Distance, Rainfall, Crop yield, Age
- Discrete: Number of students, Number of cell phones, Number on a dice, Population (persons)
Key Rule:
If a variable can take any value between two points (including fractions), it is continuous. If it jumps from one value to the next without intermediate values, it is discrete.
📚 About this Topic — CH-3: Organisation of Data
This multiple choice question is from CH-3: Organisation of Data, NCERT Books, Statistics for Economics. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-3: Organisation of Data to strengthen your preparation.
