Equivalence Partitioning Types Explained - Continuous, Discrete, Ordered and more
There are many sets of Equivalence Partitions - these include:
- Continuous – any value within given ranges
- Discrete – specific values for conditions
- Ordered – a defined order, within a range
- Unordered – a set containing 2 or more entries, in no defined order
- Finite – specific number of inputs within a given range
- Infinite – not measurable
Consider these sets:
- A – Z; 1-10
- Amazon Prime costs – free; 99p; £8.99
- BMI ratings - less than 18.5; 18.5-24.9; 25-29.9; 30 or greater
- Integers; decimals
- Delegate names list – Ajay, Mel; Siobhan
- 24 hours in a day
We can map them like this:
- Continuous – any value within given ranges - C
- Discrete – specific values for conditions - B
- Ordered – a defined order, within a range - A
- Unordered – a set containing 2 or more entries, in no defined order - E
- Finite – specific number of inputs within a given range - F
- Infinite – not measurable - D