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Identify an outlier in the data set below, if one exists.

{0.3, 1.5, 3.8, 2.6, 1.5, 9.1, 4.2, 3.8, 1.5, 2.9}

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Yes there is an outlier which is 9.1

All the numbers are somewhat close to each other except for 9.1 - in fact it is over 2 times the next closest number.

Hope this helps!
User Dirk Jan
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9.1 is probalby the number you are looking for
User Andyleehao
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