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The range of 3, 7, and 10 is 7 because 10 minus 3 equals 7.
What does Range mean?
Range can mean maximum minus minimum in data, a function’s outputs, or a span from one limit to another.
Dictionary definition
In statistics, the difference between the greatest and least values; in functions, the set of possible output values. Range can also mean a span, variety, geographic area, or to extend between limits.
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The range of the function contains all its possible output values.
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The mountain range extends across two regions.
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What is the statistical range of 4, 9, 12, and 15?
Maximum minus minimum is 15 − 4 = 11.
Practice 2
For y = x + 2 with inputs 0, 1, and 2, what is the range?
The range is the set of outputs produced by the given domain.
Practice 3
Which statement is true?
Range depends only on the minimum and maximum, so extreme values strongly affect it.
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MeaningRange means Range can mean maximum minus minimum in data, a function’s outputs, or a span from one limit to another.
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spanClose when range means the extent between limits.
varietyClose when range means a selection of different types.
extentClose for the amount of space, distance, or values covered.
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Does Range have an opposite?
Range has statistical, function, geographic, variety, and verb senses but no direct antonym. A single point and a limit are possible features of a range, not opposites.
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Word family
Range word family
Base word
range
verb
ranges
Extends between limits or varies.
verb
ranged
Extended, varied, or arranged in the past.
verb
ranging
Extending or varying now.
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Hint for students
Statistics: maximum − minimum. Functions: range is the set of output values.
Common mix-up
Do not report the endpoints as the statistical range; subtract them. In functions, domain means inputs and range means outputs.
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Calculate a data set’s range, add an outlier, and compare. Then create a function table and list its domain and range without duplicates.
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Use one data set to calculate statistical range, then use an input-output table to identify function domain and range. Ask why the same word names different ideas.
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