The outlier
Example: Outlier represents data point significantly different from others
Definition
"The outlier" refers to a data point or observation in research that significantly deviates from the other data points in a dataset, often indicating variability, error, or a unique case that may require special consideration or analysis.
Etymology
The term "the outlier" originates from the word 'outlie,' meaning to lie outside or beyond. It was first used in statistics and research to describe data points that lie outside the expected range. Did you know? The concept helps identify anomalies or exceptional cases in data analysis.
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"The outlier" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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