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.

Does this situation represent discrete data or continuous data?

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discrete data
discrete data

continuous data
continuous data
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This situation represents continuous data. Temperature can take on any value within a range and can vary smoothly, rather than being restricted to separate, distinct values.