Supplemental Module – Binomial Distribution: Background You’ll Need 4

  • Recognize discrete and continuous variable and its values

A variable is the characteristics of the observational units in a study. Previously, we have distinguish that the data of a variable can be a qualitative one or a quantitative one.

Quantitative data are the result of counting or measuring attributes of a population. Quantitative data are always numbers.

  • Quantitative discrete data are the result of counting.
  • Quantitative continuous data may also include fractions, decimals, or irrational numbers.

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Each year, the United States Census Bureau puts out a survey called The American Community Survey.[1] This survey provides information about the social and economic needs of your community. Responses to this survey help provide local and national leaders with the information they need for planning and programs.

  1. United States Census Bureau. (2021, July 9). American Community Survey Data. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/data.html ↵