Question

54. Are you more or less confident in the predictive ability of the new line of best fit?

Short answer

In comparison to the preceding equation with an outlier, the researcher can now be more sure of the prediction's accuracy

Step-by-step solution

Concept introduction

A possible outlier remains a data point that varies immensely from the rest of the data.

Explanation

If any data contains a potential outlier, that prospective outlier will flatten the slope of the line of best fit since the outlier is located apart from the other data points. As a result, the line of best fit will become less accurate as a result of the probable outlier.

In comparison to the preceding equation with an outlier, the researcher can now be more sure of the prediction's accuracy