The weight of Bill's pack as he sets off on a backpacking trip is 48.3 lb.

The weight of Bill's pack as he sets off on a backpacking trip is 48.3 lb.

Answer: continuous data

The temperature of a cup of coffee is 67.3°F.

The temperature of a cup of coffee is 67.3°F.

Answer: continuous data

The number of freshmen entering college in a certain year is 621.

The number of freshmen entering college in a certain year is 621.

Answer: discrete data

A town obtains current employment data by polling 10,000 of its citizens this month.

A town obtains current employment data by polling 10,000 of its citizens this month.

Answer: cross-sectional