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altibaby

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Explain the difference between discrete and continuous variables.
 
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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.
 
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  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
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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