Concept explainers
(a)
The value of outlier.
The effect of outlier on mean, median and mode.
(a)
Answer to Problem 15E
The value of mean and median increases and the mode remains the same.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The given data set is:
Calculation:
Order the data:
The value of mean will be:
The value of median will be:
The value of mode will be:
Remove the outlier from the data:
The value of mean will be:
The value of median will be:
The value of mode will be:
Hence, the value of mean and median increases and the mode remains the same.
(b)
The positive explanation for the outlier.
(b)
Answer to Problem 15E
The outlier can be the mass of a baby polar bear.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The given data set is:
Calculation:
The outlier is 62 as it is a two digit number.
The outlier can be the mass of a baby polar bear.
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