Is the data point, P, an outlier, an influential point, both, or neither?
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A) Influential point
B) Outlier
C) Neither
D) Both

Question

Is the data point, P, an outlier, an influential point, both, or neither?
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A) Influential point 
B) Outlier 
C) Neither 
D) Both

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The data point P appears to be significantly different from the other data points on the plot, and may be considered an outlier. However, it does not appear to have a large influence on the overall pattern of the data, and therefore is not considered an influential point.

Is the Data Point, P, an Outlier, an Influential Point