Question

minnie graphs the temperature over a 24-hour period. which type of graph should she use?
○ a discrete graph
○ a continuous graph
○ a bar graph
○ a histogram

Explanation:

To determine the appropriate graph for temperature over 24 hours, we analyze each option:

• A discrete graph is for distinct, separate data points, but temperature changes continuously over time, so this is incorrect.
• A continuous graph is suitable for data that changes smoothly over a continuous interval (like time), which matches temperature variation over 24 hours.
• A bar graph is used to compare discrete categories, not for showing continuous change over time, so it's incorrect.
• A histogram is for showing the distribution of numerical data by grouping it into bins, not for showing change over time, so it's incorrect.

Answer:

B. a continuous graph