What Is an Outlier

question 47

Multiple Choice

What is an outlier?

• A) A program that processes and manages algorithms across many machines in a computing environment
• B) A data value that is numerically distant from most of the other data points in a set of data
• C) An emotional state of over-analyzing (or over-thinking) a situation so that a decision or action is never taken, in effect paralyzing the outcome
• D) The application of big data analytics to smaller data sets in near-real or real-time in order to solve a problem or create business value

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Definitions:

Solid Bedrock

The solid rock layer beneath the soil or surface materials of the Earth, providing foundational support.

Slumgullion Area

The Slumgullion Area, often associated with geological or environmental contexts, could refer to a specific region known for a particular characteristic or event, but without more context, it's not a universally recognized key term in science.

Earth Flow

A type of landslide involving the downhill movement of soil and rock material under the influence of gravity.

Debris Flow

A rapid downhill movement of a mixture of water, soil, and rock debris.