Explain the effect that outliers have on mean.

What will be an ideal response?


Outliers, those numbers that are extremely high or extremely low, affect the mean by skewing the data.

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The “gray market” refers to the:

a. Consumption of goods and services during one’s retirement years b. Growing market for business comprised of those over age 50 c. Growing number of businesses that offer “senior discounts” d. Growing market for meaningful activities among people over age 50 e. None of the above

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An ad hoc committee is one that is set up to handle specific business

a. True b. False

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Steve de Shazer's term for someone who isn't willing to work at changing is:

a. customer b. client c. patient d. complainant

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Child management problems are frequently dealt with by behavior therapists using a _______________ model

a. social modification b. social stratification c. social adherence d. social learning

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