Question

Which subset of real numbers is the best one to use to describe discrete data?numbers of students in a school district, the number of home runs hit by a baseball team, etc..,

Answer 1

GIVEN

The subset that best describes discrete data.

SOLUTION

Discrete data is a count that involves integers — only a limited number of values is possible.

Discrete data includes discrete variables that are finite, numeric, countable, and non-negative integers. These data are usually prefixed by "the number of..."

Whole numbers are the best for describing discrete data.

ANSWER

Whole numbers are the best subset of real numbers to describe discrete data.