Question

what is the difference between the highest and lowest points in a data set?
the mean
the median
the mode
the range

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• The mean is the average of the data set (sum of values divided by the number of values), so it's not the difference between the highest and lowest.
• The median is the middle value (or average of two middle values) when data is ordered, not related to the range of values.
• The mode is the most frequently occurring value, also not related to the difference between max and min.
• The range is defined as the difference between the maximum (highest) and minimum (lowest) values in a data set.

Answer:

D. the range