When working with grouped data, an approximate class width can be calculated as .
A)smallest value minus largest value divided by sample size
B)largest value minus smallest value divided by the number of classes
C)the number of classes divided by the range
D)the range divided by the actual class width
E)largest value plus smallest value divided by the number of classes

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The approximate class width for grouped data is calculated by subtracting the smallest value from the largest value (to find the range) and then dividing by the number of classes. This gives a rough estimate of how wide each class should be to evenly distribute the data across the specified number of classes.

When Working with Grouped Data, an Approximate Class Width Can