Identifying Continuous Variable

Question

Which of the following is classified as a CONTINUOUS variable?

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Which of the following is classified as a CONTINUOUS variable?

  1. Number appearing on a dice
  2. Population of a city
  3. Temperature — Correct Answer
  4. Number of cars on a road
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

Temperature is a continuous variable — it can take any value including decimals (e.g., 36.5°C, 37.2°C, 38.75°C).

Continuous Variables:
  • Temperature, Area, Volume, Height, Weight, Time, Distance, Rainfall, Crop Yield, Age
Discrete Variables:
  • Number on dice, Population, Number of cars, Number of students, Number of cell phones
Key Test:

Can it take any value between two points? → Continuous. Can it only take specific whole/fixed values? → Discrete.

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