Example of Discrete Variable
Which of the following is an example of a DISCRETE variable?
- Temperature
- Weight of a bag
- Number of cars on a road — Correct Answer
- Rainfall in a city
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Number of cars on a road is a discrete variable — it can only be a whole number (cannot be 5.7 cars).
Discrete Variable Examples:
- Number of students in a class
- Number of cars on a road
- Number of cell phones used
- Number appearing on a dice
- Population count (number of persons)
Continuous Variable Examples:
- Temperature, Weight, Rainfall, Crop yield, Age, Area, Volume, Distance, Time
📚 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.
