Identify the Number

question 79

Multiple Choice

Identify the number
-The number of freshmen entering college in a certain year is 621.

• A)Discrete
• B)Continuous

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Definitions:

Lurking Variables

Hidden or unobserved variables that can influence the outcome of an experiment or study without being explicitly considered.

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments to assign participants to different groups in a way that each has an equal chance of being placed in any group, aiming to eliminate bias and ensure that groups are comparable.

Confounding Variables

Factors other than the independent variable that might affect the outcome of an experiment or study, potentially leading to erroneous conclusions.

Diastolic Blood Pressure

The pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats, considered the lower number in a blood pressure measurement.