Indicate in the following examples whether the random variable X is discrete or continuous. Explain your reasoning.

Note that a count is discrete and measures such as speed, weight, height, blood pressure readings etc are continuous.

"Number of ___ " "how many" these suggest counts so discrete

X is the number of petals on a randomly chosen daisy. select discrete or continuous

X is the stem length in centimeters of a randomly chosen daisy. select discrete or continuous

X is the number of daisies found in a randomly chosen grassy area 1 square meter in size. select discrete or continuous

X is the average number of petals per daisy computed from all the daisies found in a randomly chosen grassy area 1 square meter in size. select discrete or continuous

What is the average of 3 and 4? It is 3.5. Note that 3, 4 are whole numbers.