What does discrete data mean

Discrete data means - Data that can only take certain values.

For example: the number of students in a class (you can't have half a student).

(Opposite of Continuous Data).

Discrete data is information that can be categorized into a classification. Discrete data is based on counts. Only a finite number of values is possible, and the values cannot be subdivided meaningfully. For example, the number of parts damaged in shipment.