Graphed data details the relationship of time spent studying for a midterm examination and final grade on that test.An outlier indicates that one student spent many hours spent studying but failed the examination.This leaves the professor wondering:
A) how effective the student's study habits are.
B) what else is going on in the life of the student.
C) whether the student has a natural aptitude for the subject matter.
D) Both how effective the student's study habits are and what else is going on in the life of the student.

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The outlier suggests that there may be other factors affecting the student's performance besides just the amount of time spent studying. Therefore, both options of questioning the effectiveness of the student's study habits (related to academic factors) and assessing what else is going on in the student's life (related to personal or external factors) are relevant for understanding the situation better. Additionally, the presence of an outlier shows that there may not be a direct or perfect correlation between time spent studying and exam performance for all students, indicating that aptitude (option C) may also play a role in the outcomes.

Graphed Data Details the Relationship of Time Spent Studying for a Midterm