Question

Michelle collected data on the weight of 200 apples at the farmer's market. Most weighed 0.30 –.40 pounds, but three weighed over a p

ound each. Michelle identified this as a striking deviation. What should she do with it?


A) Ignore the data.
B) Do not include the striking deviation in the data display.
C) Ignore the striking deviation because it is so far from the average.
D) Include the striking deviation because it may explain an unusual occurrence.

Answer 1

It should be C ignore the striking

Answer 2

Explanation:

include the striking deviation because it may explain an unusual occurrence is correct. Striking deviations or outliers can be useful in describing data set.