Outliers

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What is an outlier?

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An outlier is a data point that differs significantly from other observations in a dataset.

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How do you find the range of a dataset?

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The range is found by subtracting the lowest number from the highest number in the dataset.

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What is the mean of a dataset?

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The mean is the average of all the numbers in a dataset, calculated by adding them together and dividing by the total count.

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What does 'mode' refer to in statistics?

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The mode is the number that appears most frequently in a dataset.

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What is the median of a dataset?

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The median is the middle value when the numbers are arranged in order.

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How do you identify an outlier in a dataset?

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An outlier can be identified by looking for values that are significantly higher or lower than the rest of the data.

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What is the formula for calculating the mean?

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Mean = (Sum of all data points) / (Number of data points)

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What is the difference between mean and median?

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The mean is the average, while the median is the middle value when data is ordered.

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What is a dataset?

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A dataset is a collection of related data points or values.

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How can outliers affect the mean of a dataset?

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Outliers can skew the mean, making it higher or lower than the central tendency of the rest of the data.