Question

question 3 a discrete variable is
a. one that can take on any value in a certain range
b. one that can only take on a finite number of values

Explanation:

To determine the correct definition of a discrete variable, we analyze the options:

• Option a describes a continuous variable, which can take any value in a range (e.g., height, weight).
• Option b matches the definition of a discrete variable, as it can only take a finite (or countably infinite) number of distinct values (e.g., number of children, number of cars).

Answer:

b. One that can only take on a finite number of values