Discrete data can be further refined into discrete numeric data and discrete attribute data. Examples of discrete numeric ...

The weight of pupils in class 5b – continuous. Weight is measurable data and pupils’ weights can take any value. The number of chocolates in various 500 g boxes – discrete.

Discrete close discrete variable A variable that can only have whole number values. - numeric data that can only have certain values. Examples include shoe size, number of people in a room and the ...

In most, if not all, studies we collect data to obtain information about an area of research in which we have an interest. For example, we might want to know the level of dental caries in our area.