A Data Point (Observation) That Does Not Fit the Trend

question 15

Multiple Choice

A data point (observation) that does not fit the trend shown by the remaining data is called a(n) _____.

• A) residual
• B) outlier
• C) point estimate
• D) None of the answers is correct.

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Definitions:

Constant

A value that does not change in the context of a mathematical equation or statistical model.

Held Constant

A term describing a variable that is not allowed to change throughout the course of an experiment or analysis.

Multiple Regression Model

A statistical technique that models the relationship between a dependent variable and two or more independent variables to understand how the dependent variable changes with changes in the independents.

Average Expected

A statistical measure reflecting the central value or mean outcome anticipated from a distribution of possible values or outcomes.