Question

the depths (in inches) at which 10 artifacts are found are listed. 22.3 30.3 35.6 32.4 46.7 30.8 31.3 27.6 36.4 30.4 the range of the given data set is 24.4. if the current maximum, 46.7, is replaced with 56.9, the range then becomes 34.6. compare these values and determine how outliers affect the range of a data set. how does changing the maximum value affect the range? a. the range becomes more accurate when the maximum value is an outlier. b. the range is greatly affected by this change. c. the range of a data set depends on the number of data, not the specific values. therefore, the range does not vary by changing the maximum value. d. the change in the range is low and insignificant.

Explanation:

The original range is 24.4 and when the maximum value is changed from 46.7 to 56.9, the range becomes 34.6. This is a significant increase, showing that the range is greatly affected by changing the maximum value.

Answer:

B. The range is greatly affected by this change.