Discrete variation refers to differences in characteristics that have a defined form. You can think of it as being either/or.
For example. Your earlobes are either attached or they are not. Or whether or not you can roll your tongue.
Continuous variation comes in a range of forms.
For example. Height - is not a set number or another.
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It is an example of continuous variations.
Continuous variations have a wide range of possibilities. For example, your height is a continuous variation. There are many options (for example you could be 5'9, 4'6, 6'1) rather than an either/or situation. Discrete variations have only two possibilities. They can be thought of as "either/or" situations. For example, you can either roll your tongue or you can't. There is no grey area or in-between.
Either fog occurs on a day, or it does not. Therefore it is a discrete value.
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Variation can be categorized as either continuous or discrete. Continuous variation refers to a range of values that can take any value within a specific range, while discrete variation refers to distinct categories with no values in between.
It is an example of continuous variations.
Blood type: Individuals can have different blood types (A, B, AB, O) that are controlled by discrete genetic factors. Hair color: Variation in hair color, such as black, brown, blonde, or red, is determined by discrete genetic factors. Tongue rolling: The ability to roll the tongue is a discrete trait controlled by genetic factors, with some individuals able to roll their tongue and others unable to.
The weight of an object is an example of the physical properties of the object and the effect of gravity on a mass.
Continuous variations have a wide range of possibilities. For example, your height is a continuous variation. There are many options (for example you could be 5'9, 4'6, 6'1) rather than an either/or situation. Discrete variations have only two possibilities. They can be thought of as "either/or" situations. For example, you can either roll your tongue or you can't. There is no grey area or in-between.
Yes it is, because in discontinuous variation, the differences are clear cut and discrete, meaning that they will not merge/blend into each other. Another example of discontinuous variation would be horns in cattle. There is either the presence or absence of horns on a cow, you will not see a cow "almost having a horn".
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Fingerprint patterns are considered a discontinuous variation because they fall into distinct categories such as loops, arches, and whorls. While there can be variations within these categories, the overall pattern of fingerprints is not continuous but rather falls into discrete classifications.
Michael John Finnegan has written: 'Population definition on the Northwest coast by analysis of discrete character variation' -- subject(s): Anthropometry
Polydactyly, a condition where an individual has extra fingers or toes, is an example of discontinuous variation. These extra digits are distinct and discrete traits that can be observed in individuals within a population.
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