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That the variable you are interested in can only take on specific values

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That the variable you are interested in can only take on specific values.

This is best demonstrated with real life examples. Discrete variables can only be certain numbers, integers for example. Continuous variables are able to take on any number possible.

Examples of discrete variables: Shoe Size Age rounded to the nearest year Score on a test

Examples of continuous variables: Height Exact Age (i.e. Time) Temperature