Definition of Continuous Data
The data that is continuous (without breaks) in a selected range is known as Continuous Data.
More About Continuous Data
- Continuous data is the opposite of discrete data.
- Continuous data will have infinite number of possible values within the selected range.
- Line graphs and histograms are used to represent continuous data.
Examples of Continuous Data
The height of a boy over time is an example of continuous data.
Varying temperature from maximum to minimum point on a particular day is a continuous data.
Video Examples: Line Math
Solved Example on Continuous Data
Ques: Which of the figures has the lines P, Q, R, and S converging to the point A?
Choices:A. Graph 1
B. Graph 3
C. Graph 2
D. Graph 4
Correct Answer: A
Step 1: Of the four graphs listed, line graph displays continuous data. [The graph that is drawn without any gap in an interval is used to display continuous data.]
Step 2: So, Graph 1 displays continuous data.