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altibaby

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Explain the difference between discrete and continuous variables.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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To find out whether it really is cold enough to make your tongue stick to a metal flagpole, you press your tongue against a metal flagpole. This is an example of using the empirical method.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

A discrete variable consists of whole number units or categories and is made up of chunks or units that are detached and distinct from one another. A continuous variable is a variable that usually falls along a continuum and allows for fractional amounts.

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altibaby

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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