Select the outlier in the data set.10,17,21,30,42,43,49,71,816If the outlier were removed from the data set, would the mean increase or decrease?Choices:(A)increase(B)decrease
Q. Select the outlier in the data set.10,17,21,30,42,43,49,71,816If the outlier were removed from the data set, would the mean increase or decrease?Choices:(A)increase(B)decrease
Identify Outlier: Step 1: Identify the outlier in the data set.Data set: 10,17,21,30,42,43,49,71,816Outliers are values that are significantly higher or lower than the rest of the data. Here, 816 stands out as it is much higher than the other values.
Calculate Mean with Outlier: Step 2: Calculate the mean of the data set including the outlier.Mean = (10+17+21+30+42+43+49+71+816)/9Mean = 1099/9Mean = 122.11
Calculate Mean without Outlier: Step 3: Calculate the mean of the data set without the outlier.Mean without outlier = (10+17+21+30+42+43+49+71)/8Mean without outlier = 283/8Mean without outlier = 35.375
Compare Mean: Step 4: Compare the two means to determine if the mean increases or decreases when the outlier is removed.Since 35.375 (mean without outlier) is less than 122.11 (mean with outlier), removing the outlier decreases the mean.
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