To calculate the range of a data set:
1. First, identify the smallest (minimum) and largest (maximum) values in the data set.
For the given data set [tex]\(4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12\)[/tex]:
- The smallest value (minimum) is [tex]\(4\)[/tex].
- The largest value (maximum) is [tex]\(12\)[/tex].
2. Subtract the smallest value from the largest value to find the range.
Therefore, the range is calculated as follows:
[tex]\[
12 - 4 = 8
\][/tex]
Thus, the correct option to describe how to calculate the range of this data set is "Subtract [tex]\(12 - 4\)[/tex]".
The result is a range of [tex]\(8\)[/tex].
