PRC-2 · Chapter 7 · Question 27 of 60
Which type of data variable can naturally assume any fractional value within a given specific range?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Continuous variable
Explanation
Examples of continuous data, like height or weight, demonstrate that these variables can be measured to take any precise decimal value within a range.
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