“Height is a discrete variable.”
Usage Entry 1463 / 1605 60-second read
Discrete vs. Continuous
Countable distinct values versus unbroken range.
The comparisoni
“Height is a CONTINUOUS variable — it can take any value within a range. Number of children is DISCRETE — only whole numbers.”
The ruleii
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DISCRETE = countable. CONTINUOUS = range.
DISCRETE variables take separate, distinct values (number of dice rolls, number of children, integers). CONTINUOUS variables can take any value within a range (height, weight, time). Different statistical tools apply to each.
Memory aidiii
Remember it like this
Counted vs measured.