Question

which is an example of continuous data?
a numbers on the face of a clock
b number of peers on a jury
c time it takes to shower
d number of characters in a play

Explanation:

To determine continuous data, we recall that continuous data can take any value within a range (not just whole numbers).

• Option A: Numbers on a clock (like 1,2,...12) are discrete (specific whole numbers).
• Option B: Number of peers on a jury is a whole number (discrete).
• Option C: Time to shower can be any value (e.g., 2.5 minutes, 3.14 minutes), so it’s continuous.
• Option D: Number of characters in a play is a whole number (discrete).

Answer:

C. time it takes to shower