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Outliers

Study Guide

Key Definition

An outlier is a value in a data set that is very different from the other values. They are values unusually far from the middle.

Important Notes

Outliers influence the $\text{mean}$ significantly.
Outliers do not usually affect the $\text{median}$ and $\text{mode}$.
No definitive rule to identify outliers but often defined as values more than 1.5 times the interquartile range beyond quartiles.
Plotting data on a number line helps in identifying outliers.
Use dot plots to visually find outliers.

Mathematical Notation

$+$ represents addition

$-$ represents subtraction

$\times$ or $*$ represents multiplication

$\div$ or $/$ represents division

$\frac{a}{b}$ represents a fraction

$Q_{1}$ represents the first quartile

$Q_{3}$ represents the third quartile

$\text{IQR}$ represents the interquartile range (Q3 − Q1)

$|x − \text{median}|$ represents absolute deviation from the median

Remember to use proper notation when solving problems

Why It Works

Outliers can skew the mean by being significantly higher or lower than the rest of the data.

Remember

Outliers can change the average, so always check for unusually high or low values.

Quick Reference

Outlier Identification:More than 1.5 times the interquartile range beyond quartiles

Understanding Outliers

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Video explanation of this concept

Beginner

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Beginner Explanation

Simple explanation with examples like $10, 12, 15, 30, 100$ to show a clear outlier.

Practice Problems

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Quick Quiz

Single Choice Quiz

Beginner

Identify the outlier in the data set: $10, 12, 12, 14, 15, 100$

Real-World Problem

Question Exercise

Intermediate

Teenager Scenario

A group of friends measured their heights: $150, 152, 158, 160, 200$. Identify the outlier.

Thinking Challenge

Thinking Exercise

Intermediate

Think About This

Determine if there's an outlier in the data set: $5, 7, 8, 9, 100$

Challenge Quiz

Single Choice Quiz

Advanced

In the data set $22, 23, 23, 24, 25, 100, 101$, identify the outliers.

Recap

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