Question

state whether the data described below are discrete or continuous, and explain why. the areas (in square feet) of different apartments in a town. choose the correct answer below. a. the data are continuous because the data can take on any value in an interval. b. the data are discrete because the data can take on any value in an interval. c. the data are discrete because the data can only take on specific values. d. the data are continuous because the data can only take on specific values.

Explanation:

Continuous data can take on any value within an interval. Area can have an infinite number of possible values (e.g., 100.5 square - feet, 100.55 square - feet etc.) and is not restricted to only specific discrete values. So, the areas of apartments are continuous data.

Answer:

A. The data are continuous because the data can take on any value in an interval.