The graph illustrates a linear relationship (one that is ill

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The graph illustrates a linear relationship (one that is illustrated by a straight line) and a curvilinear relationship (one that is illustrated by a line with a curve that goes in one direction) between two variables represented on the x-axis and y-axis respectively. The graph uses the same data points for both the curves.

From the dropdown menus, select the option that creates the most accurate statement based on the information given.

From the dropdown menus, select the option that creates the most accurate statement based on the information given.

1. The coordinates of the outlier data point creating a skew in the data are roughly  GRAPH_1_PLACEHOLDER

2. Inclusion of a point  GRAPH_2_PLACEHOLDER  in the data will make the curve shown in the graph flatter.

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AAYUSHIGMAT · Answer

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AmeetDas · Answer

Can someone please explain this question?

AmeetDas · Answer

nagasatish  Can you please post answer to this question?

catinabox · Answer

I doubt that this question is correct. In order to correctly identify an outlier, there need to be several data points in the dataset. For a dataset with only 4 values, it isn't possible to identify a data point that differs significantly from other observations.

bb · Answer

Could it be that each of the dots on the chart of green and red lines is a date point potentially?

catinabox · Answer

The question mentions that 'The graph uses the same data points for both the curves.', so that is not likely.

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bb · Answer

But why did they make them with dots 😵‍💫

catinabox · Answer

I think this graph was made on Excel. If you use Excel's curve fit method, a dotted line is generated.

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nagasatish · Answer

AmeetDas , even I’m looking for some solutions to answer this question. Thats the reason I posted it here. I faced this in one of the mock test from experts global.

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ADisHere · Answer

Bunuel   KarishmaB   MartyMurray

Can you explain this one sir??

ShilpiAgnihotrii · Answer

Satish, How did u find the experts' global mocks? is it worth the effort ?

KarishmaB · Answer

I don't know what to make of the given statements and graph. You may want to check with the test maker.

MartyMurray · Answer

The graph illustrates a linear relationship (one that is illustrated by a straight line) and a curvilinear relationship (one that is illustrated by a line with a curve that goes in one direction) between two variables represented on the x-axis and y-axis respectively. The graph uses the same data points for both the curves.

From the dropdown menus, select the option that creates the most accurate statement based on the information given.

From the dropdown menus, select the option that creates the most accurate statement based on the information given.

While we may not be familiar with the terms in this question, we can use common sense to determine which answers are correct.

1. The coordinates of the outlier data point creating a skew in the data are roughly __________.

Scanning the the two lines, we see that they are fitted to four points.

Three of the four points are basically in line with each other.

One of the points, the point toward the center, is out of line with the others. So, that point is must be the outlier point.

The coordinates of the point that's not in line with the others are between 1100 and 1500 on the horizontal axis and a little over 50 on the vertical axis.

So, the correct answer to fill the blank is  .

2. Inclusion of a point __________ in the data will make the curve shown in the graph flatter.

Since the curved line is fitted to the points, to make the curve flatter, we need a point that offsets the effect of the outlier point at  .

Such a point will be above the straight line and basically across the straight line from the outlier point.

Also, so that the additional point does not distort the curved line in a new way, it must be about the same distance from the straight line as  . It other words, it cannot be very far from the straight line, as is, for instance,  .

Among the answer choices, the point that best fits those criteria is  .

Correct answer:     ,

Natansha · Answer

Hi  MartyMurray  wouldn't the point (1100, 190) distort the curved graph when we plot both    ,   .

MartyMurray · Answer

Yes, if the curve were to basically go from one point to the next, it would be distorted by the addition of that point. At the same time, I think the idea point of the curved graph is to plot one curve that best fits all the points, rather than a wavy line that goes from point to point.

With graph as one curve created that way, the addition of     would just pull the center of the curve upward, flattening it.

BigBacBrother333 · Answer

Hi Marty, Why wouldn't   be the outlier? None of the curves touch that point and I'm not sure if it's in line with the straight line.

The graph illustrates a linear relationship (one that is ill

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