Question

state whether the data described below are discrete or continuous, and explain why. the numbers of murders in different cities in a certain year. choose the correct answer below. a. the data are discrete because the data can take on any value in an interval. b. the data are continuous because the data can take on any value in an interval. c. the data are continuous because the data can only take on specific values. d. the data are discrete because the data can only take on specific values.

Explanation:

Discrete data consists of distinct, separate values. The number of murders can only be whole - numbers (e.g., 0, 1, 2, etc.), not values in between. It can only take on specific values and not any value in an interval.

Answer:

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