Determine Whether the Variable Would Best Be Modeled as Continuous

question 16

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the variable would best be modeled as continuous or discrete: The temperatureof a cup of coffee dispensed from a beverage vending machine, taken four times during a 24-hourperiod.

• A) Discrete
• B) Continuous

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