Determine whether the given value is a discrete or continuous variable. People are asked to state how many times in the last month they visited their family doctor.
A) Discrete
B) Continuous

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The variable "how many times in the last month they visited their family doctor" is a discrete variable because it can only take on a countable (whole number) value. It is not possible to visit the doctor 1.5 times in a month, for example.

Determine Whether the Given Value Is a Discrete or Continuous