Data

• Data can be defined as a collection of facts or information from which conclusions may be drawn.

Number of baskets scored by a basketball player are: 8, 15, 11, 13, 9, 12, and 10. Find the range of the data.

Choices:

A. 5

B. 17

C. 7

D. 6

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Step 1: Highest score = 15

Step 2: lowest score = 8

Step 3: Range = 15 - 8 = 7.     [Range = highest score - lowest score.]

Related Terms for Data

• Fact
• Information
• Conclusion

Real-world Connections for Data

• Collection of Data is an important thing in statistical Data analysis. Data can be collected from sources or through observation, surveys, or by doing experiments.
• All of us know about censuses. Through censuses a detailed information about the population of a country can be made available.

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