A scientist is measuring the daily temperature fluctuations in a greenhouse. On January 1st, 2022, the temperature was recorded as 20.5°C. Over the next month, the temperature varied throughout each day.

Question

Does this situation represent discrete data or continuous data?

(1 point)
Responses

discrete data
discrete data

continuous data

Answer 1

The situation represents continuous data.

Continuous data can take on any value within a range and is often measured, such as temperature, which can vary and be recorded in more precise decimal values. In contrast, discrete data consists of distinct, separate values, often counted in whole numbers.