METHODS OF DATA ANALYSIS
MEASURES OF DISPERSION
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Question
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Given the range is 5, if each data is multiplied with 3, what is the value of new range?
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5
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8
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10
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15
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -If each data is multiplied by 3, the range will also be multiplied by 3 since the range is simply the difference between the maximum and minimum values in a dataset. Therefore, the new range will be 5 x 3 = 15. So the answer is (c) 15.
Detailed explanation-2: -The range is the difference between the smallest and highest numbers in a list or set. To find the range, first put all the numbers in order. Then subtract (take away) the lowest number from the highest. The answer gives you the range of the list.
Detailed explanation-3: -Summary: The range of this data? 3, 3, 0, 8, 7, 10, 2, 6, 12, 0 is 12.
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