State whether the data described below are discrete or continuous, and explain why. The numbers of wheels on different vehicles Choose the correct answer below. A. The data are continuous because the data can take on any value in an interval. B. The data are discrete because the data can take on any value in an interval. C. The data are discrete because the data can only take on specific values. D. The data are continuous because the data can only take on specific values.
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Discrete data can only take on specific values, usually integers, and there are gaps between the values. Examples include the number of students in a class or the number of wheels on a vehicle. Continuous data can take on any value within a range or interval, Show more…
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