Why Might the Range Not Be an Accurate Representation of Data

question 1

Multiple Choice

Why might the range not be an accurate representation of data dispersion for the data presented in Q17?

• A) Distorted by the lower scores
• B) Distorted by the higher scores
• C) Distorted by both the lower and higher scores
• D) Distorted because the data are platykurtic

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