Range and Spread
Understanding the range as a measure of data spread or consistency.
Key Questions
- Explain why the range is a measure of consistency rather than average.
- Compare the usefulness of the range with measures of average.
- Assess the implications of a large or small range in a dataset.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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