Select the outlier in the data set.2,59,63,65,66,67,69,70If 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.2,59,63,65,66,67,69,70If the outlier were removed from the data set, would the mean increase or decrease?Choices:(A)increase(B)decrease
Identify Outlier: Identify the outlier in the given data set.The data set is: 2,59,63,65,66,67,69,70.An outlier is a data point that is significantly different from the rest of the data. In this case, the number 2 stands out as being much lower than all other numbers.
Calculate Mean: Calculate the mean of the data set including the outlier.To find the mean, add all the numbers together and divide by the number of data points.Mean = (2+59+63+65+66+67+69+70)/8Mean = (461)/8Mean = 57.625
Remove Outlier: Remove the outlier and calculate the new mean of the data set.Without the number 2, the data set is: 59,63,65,66,67,69,70.Mean without outlier = (59+63+65+66+67+69+70)/7Mean without outlier = (459)/7Mean without outlier = 65.57142857142857
Compare Means: Compare the means to determine if the mean increases or decreases after removing the outlier. The original mean with the outlier was 57.625, and the mean without the outlier is approximately 65.57. Since 65.57 is greater than 57.625, removing the outlier increases the mean.
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