Question

Grade points can take on any numeric values between 0 and 4. They are an example of a _____ variable.

A. continuous
B. discrete

Answer 1

B) They are an example of a discrete variable.

Explanation:

Given : Grade points can take on any numeric values between 0 and 4.

To find : They are an example of a _____ variable.

Solution : We have given that :

Numeric values between 0 and 4 ( 1, 2, 3, 4)

Discrete data : which has certain values

Example : the number of students in a class, We can't have half a student!

Continuous data : Continuous Data can take any value (within a range)

Example : A person's height.

Since , numerical values 0 to 4 is countable

Therefore, B) They are an example of a discrete variable.

Answer 2

Grade points can take on any numeric values between 0 and 4. They are an example of a continuous variable. The correct answer is A.