An extreme value (either very high or very low) in a distribution of scores that can distort the mean and the range is called a(n)__________.
A) Standard deviation
B) Median
C) Outlier
D) Variable

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An outlier is an extreme value in a distribution of scores that can distort the mean and the range. Standard deviation is a measure of variability, median is a measure of central tendency, and variable is a term used to describe any factor that can change in a study or experiment.

An Extreme Value (Either Very High or Very Low) in a Distribution