Let's solve each part of the problem by understanding what type of data each piece of information represents.
We are given three types of data to choose from:
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Qualitative: Describes qualities or characteristics (e.g., color, brand, type). It is not numerical.
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Continuous: Numerical data that can take any value within a range (e.g., height, weight, age — measured in decimals).
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Discrete: Numerical data that can only take specific, separate values (e.g., number of doors, number of passengers).
Now let’s analyze each sentence:
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(a) The number of doors is ................. data.
- The number of doors is a countable number (e.g., 2 doors, 4 doors).
- It cannot be 2.5 doors — it must be a whole number.
- So this is
discrete data.
✔ Answer: Discrete
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(b) The age of each car is ................. data.
- Age can be measured in years, months, days, etc.
- For example, a car could be 3.5 years old, or 2.75 years old.
- Since age can take any value within a range (including decimals), it is
continuous data.
✔ Answer: Continuous
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(c) The colour of the car is ................. data.
- Colour is a descriptive attribute (e.g., red, blue, black).
- It is not numerical and describes a quality.
- This is
qualitative data.
✔ Answer: Qualitative
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Final Answers:
(a) The number of doors is
discrete data.
(b) The age of each car is
continuous data.
(c) The colour of the car is
qualitative data.
✔️ All answers use words from the provided list and correctly classify the data types.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of discrete vs continuous data worksheet.