Which One of the Following Represents a Discrete Variable

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following represents a discrete variable?

• A) number of children per family
• B) amount of water consumed daily by a laboratory rat
• C) noon temperature measured in Celsius
• D) rate of bar-pressing

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Definitions:

Traditionalists

Individuals who advocate for the preservation of traditional values, customs, and practices.

Baby Boomers

The generation that experienced a significant increase in birth rates following the end of WWII, characterized by distinct economic, political, and social trends.

Generation Y

Also known as Millennials, this demographic group is characterized by their birth years from the early 1980s to the late 1990s and is noted for their familiarity with digital technology.

Income Disparity

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