One Disadvantage of the Range Is That

question 18

Multiple Choice

One disadvantage of the range is that:

• A)only extreme values are used in its calculation.
• B)it is expressed in different units than the mean.
• C)it does not exist for some data sets.
• D)it is undefined if any X values are 0 or negative.

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Definitions:

Family Background

The social, economic, and educational characteristics and environments of one's parents or family of origin.

Genetic Factors

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Bingeing And Purging

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