Is the dependent variable continuous or discrete? Explain. Is the independent variable continuous or discrete? Explain. What is the level of measurement for the dependent variable? Explain. What is the level of measurement for the independent variable? Explain. Sex of child is another variable in the study. What is the level of measurement for this variable? Explain. Total number of children in the household is another variable in this study. What is the level of measurement for this variable? Explain.
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A continuous variable can take any value within a range, while a discrete variable can only take specific, separate values. For example, height is continuous, while the number of children is discrete. Show more…
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