Question

what does an outlier in a data set represent?
a. the average value
b. the most common value
c. a value that deviates significantly from other data points
d. the total sum of all data points

Explanation:

An outlier is defined as a data point that lies an abnormal distance from other values in a random sample from a population. It is not the average (mean), the most common (mode), or the sum of data points.

Answer:

C. A value that deviates significantly from other data points