Select the outlier in the data set.2,61,63,64,65,67,72,80,90If 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.2,61,63,64,65,67,72,80,90If 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: 2,61,63,64,65,67,72,80,90.Outliers are values that are much smaller or larger than the rest of the data. Here, 2 is much smaller than all other numbers.
Calculate Mean with Outlier: Step 2: Calculate the mean of the data set including the outlier.Mean = (2+61+63+64+65+67+72+80+90)/9Mean = 564/9Mean = 62.67
Calculate Mean without Outlier: Step 3: Calculate the mean of the data set without the outlier.Mean without outlier = 861+63+64+65+67+72+80+90Mean without outlier = 8562Mean without outlier = 70.25
Compare Mean Changes: Step 4: Compare the two means to determine if the mean increases or decreases when the outlier is removed.Mean with outlier = 62.67Mean without outlier = 70.25Since 70.25 is greater than 62.67, removing the outlier increases the mean.
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