Which of the following would be considered a definition of an outlier?
A)An extreme value for one or more variables
B)A value whose residual is abnormally large in magnitude
C)Values for individual explanatory variables that fall outside the general pattern of the other observations
D)All of these choices

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All of these choices accurately describe different aspects or definitions of what an outlier can be in statistical analysis. An outlier can be an extreme value for one or more variables, have a significantly large residual, or be a value for an explanatory variable that doesn't fit the general pattern of other observations.

Which of the Following Would Be Considered a Definition of an Outlier