Continuous and Discrete Graphs (Grade 12 NSC Matric Mathematical Literacy): Flashcards
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Data type: whole numbers only
Data type: whole numbers only
Discrete data
Data type: includes fractions and decimals
Data type: includes fractions and decimals
Continuous data
3 examples of discrete data
3 examples of discrete data
People on bus, cars in car park, necklaces sold
4 examples of continuous data
4 examples of continuous data
Distance, time, temperature, height/weight
Graph line type for discrete data
Graph line type for discrete data
Dotted lines
Graph line type for continuous data
Graph line type for continuous data
Solid lines
Why dotted lines for discrete data
Why dotted lines for discrete data
Only whole numbers possible, no values between points
Why solid lines for continuous data
Why solid lines for continuous data
All values between points are possible and meaningful
Memory aid: D in Discrete stands for
Memory aid: D in Discrete stands for
Dotted lines
Quick test: decimal places make sense?
Quick test: decimal places make sense?
Yes = solid/continuous, No = dotted/discrete