If you have a constant sweet taste in your mouth, itâs possible you have taste impairment, meaning thereâs a problem with your ability to taste. There are many reasons for taste impairment, including a nasal infection, cold, or flu.
Discrete vs. Continuous Variables. Quantitative variables can be further classified as discrete or continuous. If a variable can take on any value between its minimum value and its maximum value, it is called a continuous variable; otherwise, it is called a discrete variable.
For example, when intervals are granular, the researcher may decide to define the variable as Continuous, and for coarser intervals, Categorical. The number of independent and dependent variable in the experiment also affect which statistical test to choose. For example, linear regression applies when the researcher compares 1 continuous dependent variable and 1 continuous independent variable.