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Chapter 1: Q3CQQ (page 1)

In the same study cited in Exercise 1, birth weights of newborn babies are given in grams. Are these birth weights discrete data or continuous data?

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Continuous data

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Given information

The birth weights of newborn babies are reported in grams.

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Step 2:Types of numerical data

Numerical data are a recorded set of values in the form of numbers.

If the possible numbers that can be observed for a set are in the form of distinct values, then the data is said to bediscrete.

If the possible numbers that can be observed for a set are in the form of continuous values, then the data is said to becontinuous.

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 Identify the type of data

The birth weights of newborn babies are recorded. The weights can take any value within a specific limit (of numbers).

For example, the weight can be 2000 grams, 2500 grams, 3000.45 grams, etc.

Thus, the birth weights are continuousdata.

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