Which of the Following Is a Discrete Quantitative (Numerical)variable

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a discrete quantitative (numerical) variable?

• A)The Dow Jones Industrial average
• B)The volume of water released from a dam
• C)The distance you drove yesterday.
• D)The number of employees of an insurance company

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Definitions:

Zeitgebers

External or environmental cues, such as light and temperature, that regulate the biological clock and circadian rhythms.

Biological Rhythms

Natural cycles of the body that regulate physiological processes and behavior, including the sleep-wake cycle and hormonal release patterns.

Atonia

A state of muscle relaxation wherein there is an absence of normal muscle tone or strength, often observed during REM sleep or certain neurological conditions.

Cataplexy

A sudden and temporary loss of muscle tone triggered by strong emotions, often associated with narcolepsy.