To find the range of the given data, follow these steps:
1. Identify the data points. The data points given are:
- Trial 1: 2.48 g
- Trial 2: 2.47 g
- Trial 3: 2.52 g
2. Find the maximum value among the data points. Looking at the given masses, the largest value is:
- 2.52 g
3. Find the minimum value among the data points. Looking at the given masses, the smallest value is:
- 2.47 g
4. Calculate the range. The range of a dataset is the difference between the maximum and minimum values:
[tex]\[
\text{Range} = \text{Maximum Value} - \text{Minimum Value}
\][/tex]
5. Substitute the identified values into the range formula:
[tex]\[
\text{Range} = 2.52 \, g - 2.47 \, g
\][/tex]
6. Perform the subtraction to find the range:
[tex]\[
\text{Range} = 0.05 \, g
\][/tex]
Thus, the range of the given data is 0.05 g.
