Final answer:
The range of the data in a box plot is calculated by subtracting the smallest value from the largest value found on the plot. Identifying these points accurately on the box plot provided and performing this calculation will give you the range.
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the range of the data in a box plot, you need to identify the smallest value (minimum) and the largest value (maximum) of the data set and then subtract the minimum from the maximum. Although a specific box plot is not provided in your question, generally, the smallest value is represented by the leftmost point or the end of the left whisker, and the largest value is represented by the rightmost point or the end of the right whisker in the box plot.
The range is calculated as:
Range = Maximum Value − Minimum Value
Once you determine these two values from the box plot, simply subtract them to calculate the range. Make sure to correctly identify these points on the provided box plot to calculate the answer accurately. For example, if the smallest value is 1 and the largest value is 9, the range would be 9 - 1 = 8 (option a).