Question

state whether the data described below are discrete or continuous, and explain why. the numbers of times different employees go to the bathroom in a workday. choose the correct answer below. a. the data are continuous because the data can only take on specific values. 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 take on any value in an interval.

Explanation:

Discrete data consists of distinct, separate values. The number of times employees go to the bathroom in a work - day can only be whole numbers (e.g., 1, 2, 3 times etc.), which are specific values. Continuous data can take any value within an interval. Since the bathroom - visit data is made up of specific whole - number values, it is discrete.

Answer:

C. The data are discrete because the data can only take on specific values.