Continuous Data

Jargon-Free Definition

Data that can take any value within a range.

QCAA/AC9 Definition

Data that is measured and can take infinitely many possible values within an interval.

Examples of Word Use in School

  • Height is continuous data.
  • Display the continuous data on a Draw.
  • Measure the values carefully.

Mathematical Definition

Numerical data arising from measurement and capable of taking any real value in a given range.