What Effect Would an Outlier Have on the Slope of a Regression

question 53

Multiple Choice

What effect would an outlier have on the slope of a regression equation?

• A)An outlier has no effect on a regression equation.
• B)An outlier could either increase or decrease the slope, depending on its location.
• C)An outlier always decreases the slope.
• D)An outlier always increases the slope.

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Definitions:

Chromatin

Network of DNA strands and associated proteins observed within a nucleus of a cell.

Surface-Area-To-Volume Ratios

A mathematical ratio that describes the amount of surface area per unit volume of an object or organism, influencing heat loss, gas exchange, and nutrient uptake.

Nucleolus

A prominent structure within the nucleus of a cell, primarily involved in ribosomal RNA synthesis and ribosome biogenesis.

RNA

Ribonucleic acid, a molecular substance present in cells responsible for carrying out the genetic instructions for protein synthesis.