Real World Discrete vs. Continuous Data

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Would the following real-world situation be an example of Discrete of Continuous data?

How many students attend Swanson from the year 2000 until the year 2018.

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Explain why you think

How many students attend Swanson from the year 2000 until the year 2018.

is Discrete or Continuous.

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Would the following real-world situation be an example of Discrete of Continuous data?

The height of a person from age 5 until age 15.

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Explain why you think

The height of a person from age 5 until age 15.

is Discrete or Continuous.

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Would the following real-world situation be an example of Discrete of Continuous data?

The distance that a train travels in 4 hours.

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Explain why you think

The distance that a train travels in 4 hours.

is Discrete or Continuous.

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Would the following real-world situation be an example of Discrete of Continuous data?

How many languages each person in your math class speaks.

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Explain why you think

How many languages each person in your math class speaks.

is Discrete or Continuous.

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Would the following real-world situation be an example of Discrete of Continuous data?

The volume of water in a bucket being filled with a hose.

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Explain why you think

The volume of water in a bucket being filled with a hose.

is Discrete or Continuous.

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Would the following real-world situation be an example of Discrete of Continuous data?

How many people sleep in English class while silent reading.

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Explain why you think

How many people sleep in English class while silent reading.

is Discrete or Continuous.

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Would the following real-world situation be an example of Discrete of Continuous data?

The weight of an elephant for it's first 5 years since birth.

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Explain why you think

The weight of an elephant for it's first 5 years since birth.

is Discrete or Continuous.

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Would the following real-world situation be an example of Discrete of Continuous data?

The time it takes to complete this math assignment.

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Explain why you think

The time it takes to complete this math assignment.

is Discrete or Continuous.

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