PRC-2 · Chapter 7 · Question 1 of 60
Which of the following is the best example of continuous data?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) The precise weight of a shipment of raw materials in kilograms.
Explanation
Continuous data can take any value within a given range and can be measured to any degree of accuracy, such as weight, height, or time. Options A, C, and D are examples of discrete data because they can only take distinct, whole numbers.
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