Question

chapter 1-2 test
30 points possible answered: 2/16
question 3
is this value from a discrete or continuous data set.
the number of children a person has
discrete
continuous

Explanation:

Discrete data consists of distinct, separate values that can be counted. The number of children a person has can only be whole - numbers (0, 1, 2, etc.) and not values in between. Continuous data can take on any value within a certain range and is often measured. Since the number of children is counted and not measured on a continuous scale, it is discrete.

Answer:

Discrete