Which of the Following Statements Is True About Participants with Unusual

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about participants with unusual data points outliers) in public health research?

• A) A qualitative follow-up interview with participants considered outliers may provide insight into a specific subgroup's experiences.
• B) Quantitative analysis typically relies only on data produced from participants considered outliers.
• C) Participants considered outliers should always be excluded from analyses since they do not represent the population from which they were sampled.
• D) Outlier data exists because of interviewer errors and should be considered a source of bias.

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