Variables measured on a continuum in which an infinite number of finer gradations between variable attributes are possible are called _____________.

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Continuous variables are measured on a continuum, meaning there are infinite gradations between variable attributes. Independent variables are manipulated or varied by the researcher, while dependent variables are measured to observe the effect of the independent variable. Discrete variables, on the other hand, have a finite number of possible values and cannot be further subdivided.

Variables Measured on a Continuum in Which an Infinite Number