Range
noun · Mathematics
Definition
The difference between the largest and smallest values.
Explanation
The range is a simple measure of spread. It is affected by extreme values.
Example
For 4, 7, 7, 9, 13 the range is 9.
Common confusion
Range is one number, not the pair of smallest and largest values.
Related terms
- MeanThe sum of all values divided by the number of values.
- MedianThe middle value when data is arranged in order.
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