1. what is the difference between a quantitative discrete variable, and a quantitative continuous variable? give two examples of each type of variable to justify your answer.

          DISCRETE VARIABLE                   CONTINUOUS VARIABLE       Meaning: Discrete variable refers               Continuous variable alludes to the                                            

                  to the variable that                      to the a variable which

                  assumes a finite number            which assumes infinite number

                  of isolated values.                       of different values.

Range  :         Complete                                      Incomplete

of

specified

number

Values:       Values are obtained                         Values are obtained by

                        by counting.                                         measuring.

Classification:  Non-overlapping                              Overlapping

Assumes:      Distinct or separate                          Any value between the  

                              values.                                                 two values.

Represented by:  Isolated points                              Connected points

inverse operation of addition