In a recent survey, 8 college graduates were each asked for the number of hours they work each week. Here is a list of the responses.
56, 40, 43, 38, 46, 38, 50, 53
Find the range of the data set.
To find the range of the data set, we need to subtract the smallest value from the largest value.
The smallest value is 38 and the largest value is 56.
Hence, the range of the data set is 56 - 38 = <<56-38=18>>18. Answer: \boxed{18}.