These are the scores for two randomly selected lacrosse teams. Find the range of the number of goals scored by each team. Based on the range, which team has a more consistent number of goals scored?
Lacrosse Team 1: 6 0 4 17 3 12
Lacrosse Team 2: 23 14 22 14 17 22
1 answer
For Lacrosse Team 1, the range is 17 (highest score minus lowest score) and for Lacrosse Team 2, the range is 9. Therefore, Lacrosse Team 1 has a wider range of scores. Lacrosse Team 2 has a more consistent number of goals scored.