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Measures of Variability — Quiz

Question 6 • Statistical Reasoning

A statistics student gave a survey to students which asked how many first cousins they have. The data from the first nine responses are shown. 6 , 2 , 7 , 8 , 8 , 8 , 5 , 10 , 10 What is the range of the data?

Answer
A
3 point 5 first cousins
B
4 first cousins
C
2 point 5 2 first cousins
D
8 first cousins

Explanation

The range is the greatest value minus the least value. The greatest number of first cousins in the data is 10, and the least is 2, so 10 − 2 = 8. The correct choice is 8 first cousins.

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