The following data represent the total price, in dollars, of 20 randomly-selected gasoline purchases at a certain convenience store.
$$\begin{array} { l l l l l l l l l l }
\hline 42.77 & 66.31 & 48.83 & 64.59 & 73.18 & 66.83 & 72.93 & 75.45 & 71.09 & 45.9 3 \
61.29 & 61.15 & 43.27 & 49.44 & 60.34 & 62.71 & 79.05 & 41.02 & 11.48 & 69.98\ \
\hline
\end{array}$$
Which value in this data set is most accurately described as an extreme value?
A)$69.98
B)$79.05
C)$67.57
D)$11.48

Question

The following data represent the total price, in dollars, of 20 randomly-selected gasoline purchases at a certain convenience store.
 $$\begin{array} { l l l l l l l l l l } 
\hline 42.77 & 66.31 & 48.83 & 64.59 & 73.18 & 66.83 & 72.93 & 75.45 & 71.09 & 45.9 3 \
61.29 & 61.15 & 43.27 & 49.44 & 60.34 & 62.71 & 79.05 & 41.02 & 11.48 & 69.98\ \
\hline
\end{array}$$
Which value in this data set is most accurately described as an extreme value?
A)$69.98
B)$79.05
C)$67.57
D)$11.48

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The value $11.48 is significantly lower than all other values in the dataset, making it an extreme value or outlier compared to the rest.

The Following Data Represent the Total Price, in Dollars, of 20