Question

Distinguish between a discrete and a continuous variable.

Answer 1

Discrete Variable	Continuous Variable
A variable that takes only a whole number as its value is called a discrete variable.	A variable that can take any value, within a reasonable limit is called a continuous variable.
These variables increase in jumps or in complete numbers.	These variables assume a range of values or increase in fractions and not in jumps.
For example - Number of people in a family, number of students in a class, etc.	For example - age, height, weight, etc.