Multiple Choice

Question

Which of the following is represented by a discrete graph.?

A) Height if a plant growing over time

B) number of visitors in town each year

C) temperature of food while cooking

D( height of a person over time

 

 

Answer 1

A set of data that is discrete has values that are distinct and separate. 

 

Choices A, C, and D are all continuous data. 

 

Continuous data usually requires a measuring device (ruler, thermometer, etc) while discrete data is simply counted. 

 

The correct answer is B.