Select the outlier in the data set.7,84,88,90,91,93,95,97,98If 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.7,84,88,90,91,93,95,97,98If 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 data set.To find the outlier, we can look for a number that is significantly different from the rest of the numbers in the set. In this case, the number 7 stands out as it is much lower than all other numbers, which are all above 80.
Calculate Mean: Calculate the mean of the original data set.To calculate the mean, add all the numbers together and divide by the number of values in the set.Mean = (7+84+88+90+91+93+95+97+98)/9Mean = (743)/9Mean ≈82.56
Remove Outlier: Remove the outlier and calculate the new mean.Without the number 7, the new data set is:84,88,90,91,93,95,97,98Now calculate the new mean:New Mean = (84+88+90+91+93+95+97+98)/8New Mean = (736)/8New Mean = 92
Compare Means: Compare the original mean to the new mean to determine if it would increase or decrease. The original mean was approximately 82.56, and the new mean is 92. Since 92 is greater than 82.56, removing the outlier (7) has increased the mean.
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