Select the outlier in the data set.42,52,58,76,85,94,96,459If 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.42,52,58,76,85,94,96,459If 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: 42,52,58,76,85,94,96,459To find the outlier, look for a number that is significantly different from the rest.459 is much higher than all other numbers.
Calculate Mean with Outlier: Step 2: Calculate the mean of the data set including the outlier.Mean = (42+52+58+76+85+94+96+459)/8Mean = 962/8Mean = 120.25
Calculate Mean without Outlier: Step 3: Calculate the mean of the data set without the outlier.Mean without 459=(42+52+58+76+85+94+96)/7Mean without 459=503/7Mean without 459=71.86
Compare Mean with and without Outlier: Step 4: Compare the two means to determine if the mean increases or decreases when the outlier is removed.Mean with outlier = 120.25Mean without outlier = 71.86Since 120.25 > 71.86, removing the outlier decreases the mean.
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