Question

Which is an example of continuous data?

Answer 1

Answer:Just did usatestprep and got it right the answer is A

Answer 2

Answer:

A) amount of snowfall in a blizzard  

Step-by-step explanation:

Both continuous and discrete data are quantitative.

The difference is that  

• Continuous data can take any value. You obtain it by measurement.
• Discrete data can take only certain values. You obtain it by counting.

The amount of snowfall in a blizzard is continuous data.  It can take any value such as 100.3 cm or 250.5 cm .

B) is wrong. The number of students who pass a math quiz is discrete data. You can't have half a student.

C is wrong. The number of languages an individual speaks is discrete data. You can't speak half a language.  

D) is wrong. The number or treadmills in a gym is discrete data. You can't have half a treadmill.