Effect of the act of measurement

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If the effect of the act of measurement is disregarded, which of the following variables are best regarded fundamentally as forming a discrete series, and which a continuous series?

(a) Temperature.

(b) Time.

(d) Brands of orange juice.

(e) Size of family.

(f) Achievement score in mathematics.

(g) Merit ratings of employees.

(h) Score on an introversion-extroversion scale.

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