Which of the following variables are best thought of as continuous, which discre
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Which of the following variables are best thought of as continuous, which discrete?
(a) The mass of the solid impurities per milliliter of Los Angeles tap water
Discrete or Continuous
(b) The amount of coffee in a cup dispensed by a coin-operated coffee machine
Discrete or Continuous
(c) The number of insects feeding on a tree leaf
Discrete or Continuous
(d) The number of participants in a study who describe themselves as "perfectionistic"
Discrete or Continuous
Which of the following variables are best thought of as continuous, which discrete?
Indicate your choice for each by checking the appropriate column.Explanation / Answer
a) The mass of the solid impurities per milliliter of Los Angeles tap water
Continuous
(b) The amount of coffee in a cup dispensed by a coin-operated coffee machine
Continuous
(c) The number of insects feeding on a tree leaf
Discrete
(d) The number of participants in a study who describe themselves as "perfectionistic"
Discrete
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