State whether the actual data are discrete or continuous and explain why.
-The count of cars passing a certain intersection for each day of the week
A)Discrete because only counting numbers are used, and no values between the counting numbers are possible
B)Continuous because the numbers can have any value within some range of values

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The data are discrete because you are counting whole, indivisible units (cars), and you cannot have a fraction of a car pass through an intersection.

State Whether the Actual Data Are Discrete or Continuous and Explain