California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Math Practice Exam

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What is the formula for finding the maximum in a data set?

Calculate the average value
Select the largest number
Subtract the minimum from the maximum
Add all numbers together

The correct answer is: Select the largest number

The correct approach to finding the maximum in a data set is to select the largest number. The maximum value is defined as the highest value within a given set of numbers, so this method directly identifies that number. In contrast, calculating the average value involves summing all the numbers and then dividing by the count of numbers, which does not focus on identifying the maximum. Subtracting the minimum from the maximum provides a measure of the range but does not help in determining what the actual maximum value is. Adding all the numbers together results in the total sum without providing insight into the individual maximum value. Thus, selecting the largest number is the most effective and straightforward method for finding the maximum in a data set.