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The range of the data 5, 8, 12, 20 is:

Answer: 15.

  • A 15
  • B 12
  • C 20
  • D 8

Correct answer: A. 15

Explanation: Range = largest − smallest = 20 − 5 = 15.

Normal Distribution: the 68-95-99.7 Rule68% within ±1σ95% within ±2σmean=median=mode (centre)

In a perfectly normal (bell-shaped) distribution, mean, median, and mode all coincide at the centre; about 68% of data falls within 1 standard deviation of the mean, 95% within 2, and 99.7% within 3 - the empirical rule used to judge how typical or extreme a value is.

Concept context

Mean, median, mode, standard deviation, and data interpretation

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