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1. Explain the difference between a discrete variable and a continuous variable. Choose the correct answer below. 2. Give an example of each type. Choose the correct answer below.

1. A discrete variable has possible values that are separate​ numbers, while a continuous variable has possible values that form an interval. 2. The number of children in a family is a discrete​ variable, while the time it takes to run a marathon is a continuous variable.

Color of car

Color of car is a categorical variable. its value are not numerical.

Dream vacation location

Dream vacation location is a categorical variable. Its values are not numerical.

Electrical current

Electrical current is quantitative variable. Its values are numerical.

Model car driven

Model car driven is a categorical variable. its values are not numerical.

Is the​ variable, number of car accidents​, discrete or​ continuous?

Number of car accidents is a discrete variable since it has a finite number of possible values.

Is the​ variable, number of car accidents​, categorical or​ quantitative?

Number of car accidents is a quantitative variable. Its values are numerical.

The amount of snowfall in a month

The amount of snowfall in a month is a continuous variable since it has an infinite continuum of possible values.

The length of time to run a marathon

The length of time to run a marathon is a continuous variable since it has an infinite continuum of possible values.

The number of cards drawn from a deck

The number of cards drawn from a deck a discrete variable since it has a finite number of possible values.

The number of people in line at box office to purchase theater tickets

The number of people in line at box office to purchase theater tickets is a discrete variable since it has a finite number of possible values.

Total worth of paintings in a collection

Total worth of paintings in a collection is quantitative variable. Its values are numerical.