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When the outliers are removed, how does the mean change? dot plot with 1 on 18, 2 on 38, 1 on 40, 3 on 44, 1 on 46, 1 on 48

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the mean increases by 2.75.

User Nnaelle
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Ok so 18 is the only real outlier here and once removed calculate the mean and compare it to the original mean. It should be higher and closer to 44
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