Select the outlier in the data set.49,59,63,68,72,79,92,98,622If 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.49,59,63,68,72,79,92,98,622If 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: 49,59,63,68,72,79,92,98,622Outliers are values that are much higher or lower than the rest of the data. Here, 622 stands out as it is significantly higher than the other values.
Calculate Mean with Outlier: Step 2: Calculate the mean of the data set including the outlier.Mean = (49+59+63+68+72+79+92+98+622)/9Mean = 1202/9Mean = 133.56
Calculate Mean without Outlier: Step 3: Calculate the mean of the data set without the outlier.Mean without 622=(49+59+63+68+72+79+92+98)/8Mean = 580/8Mean = 72.5
Compare Means: Step 4: Compare the two means to determine if the mean increases or decreases when the outlier is removed.Mean with outlier = 133.56Mean without outlier = 72.5Since 133.56 > 72.5, removing the outlier decreases the mean.
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