PRC-2 · Chapter 7 · Question 51 of 60
Which of the following variables serves as a textbook example of a continuous quantitative variable?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) The precise weight of a freight shipment in kilograms.
Explanation
Continuous data can assume any possible fractional or decimal value within a given measurement range. Physical measurements like weight, height, and temperature are continuous variables.
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