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:

Reason

The mental capacity for processing information, making judgments, and solving problems; often regarded as a fundamental aspect of human cognition.

Aging

The process of becoming older, which involves a series of biological, psychological, and social changes.

Memory Failure

The inability to recall or recognize information that was once stored in the memory, often due to factors like aging, stress, or neurological disorders.

Activity Patterns

The habitual ways in which individuals or groups allocate their time to various activities across different periods and contexts.