Asked in a 2012 paper

The number of accidents in a city during 2012 is____________?

Correct answer: A. Discrete variable

  • A. Discrete variable
  • B. Continuous variable
  • C. Qualitative variable
  • D. Constant

Explanation

The number of accidents is a count and can take only whole-number values such as 0, 1, or 2. Counts are therefore discrete variables, unlike measurements such as weight or time.

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