Which one of the following represents a continuous variable?
A) noon temperature measured in Fahrenheit
B) number of freshmen college students enrolled in an introductory psychology course
C) number of shares traded on the New Stock Market on a given day
D) rankings of U. S. Army officers from lowest to highest

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A continuous variable can take on any value within a certain range, whereas a discrete variable can only take on specific, separate values. Temperature in Fahrenheit is a continuous variable because it can take on any value between the minimum and maximum temperature for a given day.

Which One of the Following Represents a Continuous Variable