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Boxplots and Outliers — Quiz

Question 6 • Statistical Reasoning

Which of the following is used to identify outliers in a set of data?

Answer
A
1 point 5 times range
B
2 times mean
C
1 point 5 times IQR
D
2 times median

Explanation

A common rule identifies potential outliers as data values below Q1 − 1.5 × IQR or above Q3 + 1.5 × IQR, where IQR is the interquartile range. Thus, the relevant quantity is 1.5 times the IQR, not the mean, median, or full range.

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