State Whether the Variable Is Discrete or Continuous

question 13

Multiple Choice

State whether the variable is discrete or continuous. The cost of a Statistics textbook

• A)discrete
• B)continuous

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Definitions:

Difference Threshold

The minimal difference in intensity required between two sources of energy so that they will be perceived as being different.

Ernst Weber

A pioneering psychologist known for his work in the area of the sense of touch and the Weber-Fechner law regarding the perception of changes in a stimulus.

Bottom-Up Processing

The organization of the parts of a pattern to recognize, or form an image of, the pattern they compose.

Absolute Threshold

The minimal amount of energy that can produce a sensation.