Range

Definition

The difference between the largest and smallest values in a set of measurements.

Used by OCR

Paper 1, Paper 2

On a graph, a vertical range bar can show the spread or uncertainty in a dependent-variable value; a horizontal bar can do the same for the horizontal value.
Revise: Graphing and Statistical Analysis

1
Interpolation is within the measured range; extrapolation is beyond it and is less secure.

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GCSE Physics · key term

The difference between the largest and smallest values in a set of measurements.

Used by OCR

Paper 1, Paper 2

On a graph, a vertical range bar can show the spread or uncertainty in a dependent-variable value; a horizontal bar can do the same for the horizontal value.
Revise: Graphing and Statistical Analysis

1
Interpolation is within the measured range; extrapolation is beyond it and is less secure.

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