Determine whether the quantitative variables are discrete or continuous. (a) The number of heads obtained after flipping
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Determine whether the quantitative variables are discrete or continuous.
(a) The number of heads obtained after flipping a coin five times.
(b) The number of cars that arrive at a McDonald’s drive-thru between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.
(c) The distance a 2014 Toyota Prius can travel in city driving conditions with a full tank of gas.
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A variable is discrete if its value results from counting. A variable is continuous if its value is measured.
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Statistics Informed Decisions Using Data
ISBN: 9781292157115
5th Global Edition
Authors: Michael Sullivan
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