Discrete Data

Jargon-Free Definition

Data that can only take certain separate values.

QCAA/AC9 Definition

Data that is counted and takes distinct, separate values.

Examples of Word Use in School

  • Number of pets is discrete data.
  • List the discrete data values.
  • Represent the discrete data on a Draw.

Mathematical Definition

Numerical data obtained by counting, usually taking whole-number values rather than any value in an interval.