What is the range in a data set?

Understanding Data Ranges and Averages

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6th - 7th Grade
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Thomas White
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The difference between the largest and smallest numbers
The sum of all numbers in the data set
The average of all numbers in the data set
The product of the largest and smallest numbers
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you calculate the range of a data set?
Divide the largest number by the smallest
Multiply the largest and smallest numbers
Subtract the smallest number from the largest
Add the largest and smallest numbers
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example where the largest number is 8 and the smallest is 1, what is the range?
6
7
8
9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in calculating the range?
Identify the smallest number
Identify the largest number
Subtract the smallest number from the largest
Add all the numbers together
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common mistake when calculating the range?
Multiplying the numbers instead of subtracting
Not writing down the final answer
Adding the numbers instead of subtracting
Forgetting to subtract the smallest number
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the second example, if the largest number is 21 and the smallest is 5, what is the range?
16
15
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18
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to calculate the range correctly?
To understand how spread out the data is
To calculate the sum of the data set
To find the median of the data set
To determine the average of the data set
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