Math Problem Statement

Suppose, we have 10 observations such that 39, 46, 44, 30, 73, 96, 91, 115, 112, 89. How many outliers are there?

Solution

To identify outliers in a data set using the Inter Quartile Range (IQR) method, follow these steps:

  1. Calculate the IQR: From the previous calculation, we know: Q1=44,Q3=96,IQR=52Q1 = 44, \quad Q3 = 96, \quad IQR = 52

  2. Determine the lower and upper bounds:

    • Lower bound: Q11.5×IQRQ1 - 1.5 \times IQR
    • Upper bound: Q3+1.5×IQRQ3 + 1.5 \times IQR

    Lower bound=441.5×52=4478=34\text{Lower bound} = 44 - 1.5 \times 52 = 44 - 78 = -34 Upper bound=96+1.5×52=96+78=174\text{Upper bound} = 96 + 1.5 \times 52 = 96 + 78 = 174

  3. Identify outliers: Any data points below the lower bound or above the upper bound are considered outliers.

    Given the data set: 30,39,44,46,73,89,91,96,112,11530, 39, 44, 46, 73, 89, 91, 96, 112, 115

    • All data points are above -34.
    • All data points are below 174.

Since all data points fall within the range of -34 to 174, there are no outliers in this data set.

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 numbered questions for you to ask next:

  1. How do you calculate the z-score for a data point?
  2. What are the properties of a normal distribution?
  3. How do you perform a linear regression analysis?
  4. Can you explain the concept of a p-value in hypothesis testing?
  5. How do you construct a confidence interval for a mean?

Tip: Identifying outliers can help in understanding the variability in your data and in making more accurate statistical inferences.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Statistics
Inter Quartile Range (IQR)
Outliers

Formulas

IQR = Q3 - Q1
Lower Bound = Q1 - 1.5 * IQR
Upper Bound = Q3 + 1.5 * IQR

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School