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One test score was an outlier on the graph.
What does Outlier mean?
An outlier is something very different from the rest.
Dictionary definition
A value or example that is very different from most others in a group.
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The data set had an outlier much higher than the others.
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In statistics, an outlier can change the average and should be examined carefully.
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MeaningOutlier means An outlier is something very different from the rest.
ExampleExample: One test score was an outlier on the graph.
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Synonyms
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exceptionUse for something that does not follow the usual pattern.
odd one outUse for a simple way to describe an outlier.
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typical exampleUse for something that matches the usual pattern.
average valueUse for a common or central value.
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outlier
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outliers
More than one unusual value or example.
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