an outlier point is added to a set of bivariate data in what

an outlier point is added to a set of bivariate data in what ways must your analysis change with the addition of the outlier

a. the sign of the regression coefficient will change from positive to negative or vice versa

b. the value of the correlation coefficient will move closer to 0

c. the regression constant will change dramatically

d. all of the above

e. none of the above

Solution

as an outliner point is added to a set of bivariate it will just make the value of the correlation coefficient to move closer to 0 . hence the answer will be option B