Discrete Variables

Definition

Discrete variables are numerical variables that can only take on specific, separate values. They cannot have fractions or decimals and are often counted rather than measured.

Related terms

Continuous Variables: Continuous variables are numerical variables that can take on any value within a certain range. Unlike discrete variables, they can have fractions or decimals.

Probability: Probability is the likelihood or chance of an event occurring. It applies to both discrete and continuous variables when analyzing data.

Categorical Variables: Categorical variables represent characteristics or qualities rather than quantities. Examples include gender (male/female) or favorite color (red/blue/green).