Variables can be ______.
A) continuous only
B) discrete only
C) continuous and discrete
D) open and closed

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Variables can be both continuous and discrete. Continuous variables can take on any value within a certain range (e.g. height, temperature), while discrete variables can only take on a finite set of values (e.g. number of children in a family, number of red M&M's in a bag). Therefore, the best choice is C, which includes both continuous and discrete variables. Options A and B are incorrect since they only include one type of variable, while option D is not relevant to the context of the question.

Variables Can Be ______