continuous data
[kən'tɪnjuəs 'deɪtə]
noun
dados contínuos
1. Data that can take any value within a range and is measured rather than counted, often represented on a scale or interval
Temperature, height, and weight are examples of continuous data because they can have any value within a range.
Temperatura, altura e peso são exemplos de dados contínuos porque podem ter qualquer valor dentro de um intervalo.
2. In statistics, data that belongs to a continuous variable and is typically displayed using histograms or line graphs
The study collected continuous data on patient blood pressure over six months.
O estudo coletou dados contínuos sobre a pressão arterial dos pacientes durante seis meses.
This is a technical term primarily used in academic, scientific, and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is essential terminology in statistics, data science, and research methodology courses. The distinction between continuous and discrete data is a fundamental concept taught in secondary education onwards in both countries.
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