Question

determine whether each observation below is discrete or continuous. a. the number of books in a students backpack. select an answer b. the number of eggs in a recipe. select an answer c. the number of cups of flour in a recipe. select an answer d. the number of hours a student studies per week. select an answer question help: message instructor

Explanation:

Discrete data consists of distinct, separate values that can be counted. Continuous data can take on any value within a range and is often measured.

• a. The number of books is countable and distinct, so it's discrete.
• b. The number of eggs is countable and distinct, so it's discrete.
• c. The number of cups of flour can be a whole - number or a fraction (e.g., 1.5 cups), but in the context of counting discrete units of measurement, it's discrete.
• d. The number of hours a student studies can be any value within a range (e.g., 5.5 hours), so it's continuous.

Answer:

a. Discrete
b. Discrete
c. Discrete
d. Continuous