The height of a student is 60 inches. This is an example of________________?
Correct answer: C. Continuous data
- A. Qualitative data
- B. Categorical data
- C. Continuous data
- D. Discrete data
Explanation
Height is continuous because it can take any value within a range, including fractional inches such as 60.2 or 60.25. Recording it as 60 does not change the nature of the measurement.
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