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Ritish Chandra Padhan

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Oct 12, 2020, 4:36:47 AM10/12/20

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what are continuous and discrete data sets?

Rachaell Nihalaani

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Oct 12, 2020, 4:59:06 AM10/12/20

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Discrete data involves round, concrete numbers that are determined by counting. It can be counted. (visualise a scatter plot graph, bar chart, pie chart)

Continuous data involves complex numbers that are measured across a specific time interval. It can be measured. (visualise a line graph)

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Oct 12, 2020, 8:20:50 AM10/12/20

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Hi,

Discrete variable : A discrete variable is one which takes countable values.For example, the number of players playing in a cricket match. The answer to thisquestion can take values as 11, 12, 13, 22 etc.

Continuous variable : A continuous variable is a variable that takes any value betweentwo specific data values.For example, the weight measured in kg can take any value between 2 kg and 3 kg.That is, the weight can take values as 2.1 kg or 2.223 kg or 2.1234 etc.

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