What Is an Outlier

question 1

Multiple Choice

What is an outlier?

• A) A set of data outside the data file
• B) A single score that is very different form the others
• C) A score derived from a participant who has lied
• D) A variable that cannot be quantified

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Definitions:

Skin-Fold Technique

A method to estimate body fat percentage by measuring the thickness of skin folds at specific body sites.

Body-Mass Index

A numerical computation comparing a person's weight and height, used to assess if they are underweight, overweight, or within a healthy weight range.

Metabolic Syndrome

A cluster of conditions including increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels, which occur together and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

Excessive Abdominal Fat

An unhealthy accumulation of fat in the stomach area, which is linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.