Problem 50 of 7
Identify the outlier in scatter plot points 1, 10; 2, 9; 3, 8; 4, 7; 8, 7.
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locate points far from pattern.
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Point set must have a clear unusual point or no apparent outlier.
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1. Identify the main scatter pattern.
2. Look for a point far from that pattern or with unusual leverage.
3. Name the outlier or state none apparent.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Identifying a point as an outlier solely because it has the largest x-value.