A random variable is one whose value is unknown or a function that assigns values ... designated by letters and can be classified as discrete or continuous. Discrete variables have specific ...

A dripping tap shows discrete data, because each individual drop can be counted. The data collected will simply show the number of drops. A gushing tap is an example of continuous data.

Measures of time, height, temperature, and thickness are all examples of continuous data. Discrete data is data such as ...