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GCSE Maths: Types of data: discrete & continuous

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  1. Is the number of doors on a car discrete or continuous data?

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    Discrete data. The number of doors can only take whole-number values.

  2. Is the length of a car discrete or continuous data?

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    Continuous data. Length can take any value on a scale.

  3. Is the colour of a car qualitative or quantitative data?

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    Qualitative data. Colour is a non-numerical description.

  4. Is the distance travelled to get to a shop qualitative or quantitative data?

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    Quantitative data. Distance is a numerical measurement.

  5. Is method of transport qualitative or quantitative data?

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    Qualitative data. Method of transport is a non-numerical description.

  6. Is the number of seats in a car discrete or continuous data?

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    Discrete data. The number of seats can only be whole numbers.

  7. Is height discrete or continuous data?

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    Continuous data. Height can take any value on a scale.

  8. Is time taken to complete a marathon discrete or continuous data?

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    Continuous data. Time can take any value on a scale.

  9. Is currency discrete or continuous data?

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    Either can be accepted with valid reasoning. Discrete if considering coins/notes with fixed values; continuous if considering exchange rates or petrol prices.

  10. When someone states their age in years, is this discrete or continuous data?

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    Discrete data. Age given in years is a whole number count, not a measurement on a continuous scale.

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