Which one of the following statistics is NOT an example of discrete data?
A) Number of households watching Canadian Idol.
B) Number of employees reporting in sick.
C) Distance traveled between Toronto and Ottawa.
D) Number of members of the York Region Lions Club.
E) Number of family members.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Discrete data can only take on specific, countable values, such as whole numbers. The distance between Toronto and Ottawa is a continuous variable and can take on any numerical value. The other options all involve counts of some kind and are therefore examples of discrete data.

Which One of the Following Statistics Is NOT an Example