Continuous Variable Definition
A variable that can take ANY numerical value — including integers, fractions, and irrational numbers — is called:
- Discrete variable
- Qualitative variable
- Continuous variable — Correct Answer
- Frequency variable
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
A Continuous Variable can take any numerical value — integral values (1, 2, 3...), fractional values (1/2, 2/3...), and values that are not exact fractions (√2 = 1.414, √3 = 1.732...).
Key Points:
- A continuous variable can be broken down into infinite gradations.
- Examples: Height, weight, time, distance, temperature, rainfall.
- For example, height growing from 90 cm to 150 cm takes all values in between — 90.85 cm, 102.34 cm, 149.99 cm, etc.
- Continuous variables use exclusive class intervals in frequency distributions.
📚 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.
