State whether the data described below are discrete or continuous, and explain why. The number of car accidents on a given stretch of highway each year Choose the correct answer below. OA. The data are discrete because the data can take on any value in an interval. OB. The data are continuous because the data can take on any value in an interval. OC. The data are discrete because the data can only take on specific values. OD. The data are continuous because the data can only take on specific values.