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Among the following, identify the continuous type of data:

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UGC NET 2016 Paper 3 Defence and Strategic Studies Question Paper (10-Jul-2016)
The correct answer is

Weight of students in a class

To identify the continuous type of data among the given options, we need to understand the characteristics of continuous data:

Continuous Data: This type of data can take any value within a given range and is often measurable. It can have decimals or fractions and includes variables that can theoretically take on an infinite number of values. Examples include height, weight, temperature, etc.

Let's analyze each option:

  1. Number of languages a person speaks: This is discrete data, as the number of languages can be counted, and it cannot be a fractional value (e.g., a person cannot speak 2.5 languages).
  2. Number of children in a household: This is also discrete data, since the number of children can be counted exactly and cannot include fractions (e.g., you cannot have 2.5 children).
  3. Population of cities: Population is generally classified as discrete data because it is counted in whole numbers, not fractions.
  4. Weight of students in a class: This is continuous data, as weight can vary on a continuous scale and can include fractional values (e.g., a student can weigh 45.5 kg).

Based on this analysis, the correct answer is:

Weight of students in a class

This is because weight is a measurable quantity that can take on any value within a possible range and includes decimals.

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