Question

choose the correct answer below. a. subtracting the smallest value in the data set from the largest value in the data set b. adding the lower class limit to the upper class limit and dividing by two c. subtracting a lower class limit from the next consecutive lower class limit d. subtracting the lower limit of one class from the upper limit of that same class

Explanation:

The range of a data - set is calculated by subtracting the smallest value from the largest value in the data set. Option A describes this correct method. Option B describes finding the class mid - point. Option C describes finding the class width. Option D is also related to class width in a different way.

Answer:

A. subtracting the smallest value in the data set from the largest value in the data set