Data Was Collected on the Heights of a Group of Five

question 57

Multiple Choice

Data was collected on the heights of a group of five boy scouts, between the ages of seven and eleven. The following heights were recorded in inches: 29, 60, 52, 57, 52. Choose the true statement:

• A)Although the smallest value does not fit the pattern, it should not be altogether disregarded.
• B)The gap between the two smallest values indicates an outlier may be present.
• C)The smallest value is so extreme that it is possible that a mistake was made in recording the data.
• D)All of these are true statements.

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