What is an outlier in the context of data analysis?
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A data point that is always the lowest value.
A data point that is always the highest value.
A data point that is exactly the same as the average.
A data point that is significantly different from other data points.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to identify outliers in a dataset?
They are the most common data points.
They are always errors in data collection.
They are irrelevant to data analysis.
They can skew the results of data analysis.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an outlier?
It may indicate variability in the measurement.
It can affect the mean of the dataset.
It deviates significantly from other observations.
It is a common occurrence in data.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How can outliers affect the interpretation of data?
They have no effect on data interpretation.
They always improve data accuracy.
They make data analysis easier.
They can lead to incorrect conclusions.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'SA' likely refer to in the context of outliers?
A specific type of outlier analysis.
A statistical anomaly.
A standard algorithm.
A simple average.
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