Question

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?

Short answer

Continuous data

Step-by-step solution

Given information

The birth weights of newborn babies are reported in grams.

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.

 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.