Question 30
Measures of DispersionFor a class of 30 students, the scores in a Mathematics test out of 10 marks were as follows:
4, 5, 7, 2, 3, 6, 5, 5, 8, 9,
5, 4, 2, 3, 7, 9, 8, 7, 7, 7,
3, 4, 5, 5, 2, 3, 6, 7, 7, 2.
What is the range of the distribution?
- A.2
- B.7
- C.8
- D.9
- E.10
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (7)
Explanation
Range = highest − lowest = 9 − 2 = 7.