An Outlier Is an Observation That Falls Outside of the General

question 8

True/False

An outlier is an observation that falls outside of the general pattern of the rest of the observations on a scatterplot.

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Definitions:

Political Power

The ability or capacity of a person or group to influence the actions, beliefs, or conduct of others within a political framework.

President Chester A. Arthur

The 21st President of the United States, serving from 1881 to 1885, known for his efforts in civil service reform and the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act.

Tariff Rates

Taxes imposed on imported or sometimes exported goods, with the aim of protecting domestic industries, generating revenue, or regulating trade.

Pendleton Civil Service Act

A federal law passed in 1883 that mandated positions within the federal government be awarded on the basis of merit instead of political affiliation, significantly curbing the spoils system.