alleryScatter shows positive correlation. Adding 5 outliers may:
AStrengthen the correlation.
BWeaken the correlation.
CReverse direction.
DLeave it unchanged.
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Weaken the correlation.
1. Outliers distort and typically weaken correlation.
_Source: 501-GMAT-Questions Sec 3 Integrated Reasoning_
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