Math Problem Statement

State whether the variable is discrete or continuous.

The height of a player on a basketball team

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Part 1

continuous

discrete

Solution

The height of a player on a basketball team is a continuous variable.

This is because height can take on any value within a range and can be measured to an arbitrary level of precision (e.g., 6 feet, 6.1 feet, 6.15 feet, etc.).

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Here are some related questions to expand on this information:

  1. What are some examples of other continuous variables?
  2. Can you provide examples of discrete variables?
  3. How do we distinguish between discrete and continuous variables?
  4. Why is it important to know whether a variable is discrete or continuous?
  5. How do you measure continuous variables accurately?
  6. What are some common methods for analyzing continuous data?
  7. How do discrete variables affect data analysis compared to continuous variables?
  8. Can a variable ever be considered both discrete and continuous? If so, how?

Tip: Continuous variables are often associated with measurements that can be infinitely divisible, whereas discrete variables are usually countable.