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Categorize data into the following types: qualitative, quantitative, discrete, and continuous.

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Cambridge IGCSE StatisticsData and its collection

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Categorize data into the following types: qualitative, quantitative, discrete, and continuous

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  • You need to be able to categorize data into the following types: qualitative, quantitative, discrete, and continuous.
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The table below shows the number of students enrolled in different subjects.

SubjectNumber of Students
Mathematics30
Science25
History20
Art15
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    Calculate the total number of students enrolled in all subjects.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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