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Regina is interested in how many books rising 6th graders tend to read over the summer. She collected data and organized it into a histogram. Describe the spread and distribution of the data shown in the histogram, including the range. (1 point) Responses All rising 6th graders read at least one book over the summer. The range of number of books read is approximately 35. All rising 6th graders read at least one book over the summer. The range of number of books read is approximately 35. While most rising 6th graders read between 0 and 15 books over the summer, the range of number of books read is approximately 35. While most rising 6th graders read between 0 and 15 books over the summer, the range of number of books read is approximately 35. Rising 6th graders read anywhere between 1 and 17 books over the summer. The range of number of books read is approximately 16. Rising 6th graders read anywhere between 1 and 17 books over the summer. The range of number of books read is approximately 16. Most rising 6th graders read between 0 and 15 books over the summer. The range of number of books read is approximately 15.

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Based on the information provided, it seems that the histogram shows the number of books read by rising 6th graders over the summer.

From the description, it can be interpreted that:

  1. Spread of Data: The spread of the data indicates that while most students read a lower number of books, there is a range that extends beyond that, indicating some outliers who read significantly more.
  2. Distribution: The statement implies that there may be a concentration of students who read between 0 and 15 books, suggesting that this is the common range for the majority of rising 6th graders.
  3. Range: The range of the data is defined as the difference between the maximum and minimum values. If we take the statements into account, the most appropriate conclusion about the range appears to be that it is approximately 16, indicating a maximum of 17 and a minimum of 1.

Therefore, the best description of the spread and distribution of the data shown in the histogram could be encapsulated in the statement: "Rising 6th graders read anywhere between 1 and 17 books over the summer. The range of the number of books read is approximately 16."