Which of the Following Statements About Outliers Is Not True

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about outliers is not true?

• A) Outliers are values very different from the rest of the data.
• B) Outliers bias the mean.
• C) Outliers bias regression parameters.
• D) Outliers are influential cases.

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Definitions:

One-Way Analysis

Often refers to one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), a statistical method used to compare the means of three or more samples using variances.

Dependent Variable

A variable in an experiment that is expected to change as a result of manipulations made to the independent variable.

Manipulation Check

A test used to determine whether the manipulation of the independent variable has had the intended effect on the subjects.

Significant Results

Statistical outcomes that demonstrate a meaningful difference or relationship, indicating that findings are unlikely due to chance.