The Speeds of the Fastballs Thrown by Major League Baseball

question 162

Multiple Choice

The speeds of the fastballs thrown by major league baseball pitchers were measured by radar gun. The mean speed was 87 miles per hour. The standard deviation of the speeds was 5 mph. Which of
The following speeds would be classified as an outlier?

• A)103 mph
• B)77 mph
• C)82 mph
• D)95 mph

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