1. Temperature is considered to be an example of a continuous variable. What kind of variable is formed when we measure temperature to the nearest tenth of a degree? Explain.
2. The weights of nine children were recorded to the nearest tenth of a pound,and their total weight was found to be 812 pounds.What do you think about reporting the average weight (812/9) as
(a) 90.22222 pounds?
(b) 90.2 pounds?
(c) 90 pounds? Explain.