Combined Science GCSE
Range
What Range means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Range
Check what you remember
Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Range in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: AQA
Found by subtracting the smallest reading from the largest reading.
Topics that use Range
- Chemical measurements (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Distribution
- Instrument resolution and precision
- Mean
- Measurement and uncertainty
- Precision and repeatability of measurements
- Random and systematic error
- Range as a measure of spread
- Evaluating experimental data
Using Range in the exam
Check the command word and mark scheme for your exact question. After comparing your explanation with the reference, use the term in an answer on the linked topic. This practice does not predict an exam mark.
Practise Combined Science questions
Create a free account to answer exam-style questions on this topic and get feedback on your answers.
Start free
All Combined Science GCSE termsA week of Premium from your first lesson · Then the free plan continues · No card, no charge