Why Crop Yield is Continuous Variable
Which of the following best explains why 'crop yield' is classified as a continuous variable?
- Because crop yield is always measured in whole numbers
- Because crop yield can take any value in a range, including fractional values like 2.75 tonnes/hectare — Correct Answer
- Because crop yield data is collected by the government
- Because crop yield jumps from one fixed value to another
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Crop yield is continuous because it can take any value in a range, including fractional values like 2.75 tonnes/hectare, 108.5 million tonnes, etc.
Continuous Variables (Quick List):
- Area, Volume, Temperature, Crop Yield, Rainfall, Age, Height, Weight, Time, Distance
Discrete Variables (Quick List):
- Number appearing on a dice, Population (persons), Number of cars on road, Number of students
📚 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.
