6th Grade · Statistics & Probability

Range

6.SP.A.3

Definition

The difference between the largest and smallest values in a data set.

Examples

  • For 3, 5, 7, 9, 11: range = 11 - 3 = 8.
  • Range = highest value minus lowest value.

Key rule

Subtract the smallest value from the largest to find the range.

Memory hook

Highest minus lowest.