Question

the two scatter plots below show the same data set. choose the scatter plot in which the outlier is highlighted.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Outlier Definition

An outlier is a data point that is significantly different from other data points. It lies far from the general cluster of points.

Step2: Analyze Left Scatter Plot

In the left plot, most points are in clusters (lower y - values around x = 400 - 500, some around x = 800 - 900, and one at x = 300 with y≈750). The point at x = 300, y≈750 is somewhat separate but let's check the right.

Step3: Analyze Right Scatter Plot

In the right plot, most points have y - values in a range (300 - 800) and x - values spread. But the point at x≈200, y≈280 is far below the main cluster of points (other points at x≈200 have higher y, and the rest have y≥300 - 400). This point is an outlier as it's isolated from the general trend of the data. So the right scatter plot (the second one) has the outlier highlighted.

Answer:

The Right Scatter Plot (the second scatter plot shown)