PSD-05 · Spread and distribution

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PSD-05 · Problem-Solving and Data Analysis

Spread and distribution

One-variable data · Stage 2

Recognize the pattern

Range compares the largest and smallest values.

Useful rulerange, IQR, standard deviation

Build on: PSD-04

Try it before reading the solution

Which set has a larger range: {2,4,6} or {1,4,9}?

This teaching example is original and is not an official SAT question.

Reasoning

The first range is 6−2=4; the second is 9−1=8.

Answer

{1,4,9}

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