Select the outlier in the data set.52,62,70,71,80,82,83,93,974If 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.52,62,70,71,80,82,83,93,974If 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: 52,62,70,71,80,82,83,93,974.Looking at the numbers, 974 stands out as it is much higher than the rest of the values.
Calculate Mean with Outlier: Step 2: Calculate the mean of the data set including the outlier.Mean = (52+62+70+71+80+82+83+93+974)/9Mean = (1667)/9Mean = 185.22
Calculate Mean without Outlier: Step 3: Calculate the mean of the data set without the outlier.Mean without 974 = (52+62+70+71+80+82+83+93)/8Mean = (593)/8Mean = 74.125
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 = 185.22Mean without outlier = 74.125Since 185.22 is greater than 74.125, removing the outlier decreases the mean.
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