Question

question 7 points 3

when there is a low outlier then ______.

mean < median
mean > median

Explanation:

Define the effect of a low outlier

Using the Data Distribution Shape knowledge point

$$ \text{Low Outlier} \implies \text{Left-Skewed (Negatively Skewed) Distribution} $$

Compare mean and median in left-skewed distributions

Using the Data Distribution Shape knowledge point

$$ \text{Mean} < \text{Median} < \text{Mode} $$

Answer:

• Mean &lt; Median (Correct answer)
• Mean &gt; Median