Question

which point represents the outlier in the scatter plot?
a. (2,4)
b. (5,10)
c. (9,10)
d. (10,9)

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the pattern

Most points seem to follow a general upward - sloping trend. Points cluster around a certain path.

Step2: Analyze each option

For option A (2,4), it is in the general area of the cluster of points. For option B (5,10), it is also in the main group. For option C (9,10), it is far away from the main cluster of points which are mostly concentrated in the lower - left to upper - middle region. For option D (10,9), it is closer to the main cluster compared to option C.

Answer:

C. (9,10)