4. Statistics and Probability
Outliers — Quiz
Test your understanding of outliers with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
In a data set, what is an outlier most commonly described as?
Question 2
Which measure is usually affected the most by an extreme outlier?
Question 3
Which display is often helpful for spotting possible outliers quickly?
Question 4
A data set has values $4$, $5$, $6$, $6$, $7$, and $20$. Which value is the most likely outlier?
Question 5
Why can an outlier be important to notice in a real investigation?