szélsértékek
Szélsértékek, often translated as "extreme values" or "outliers," refers to data points that deviate significantly from the majority of other observations in a dataset. These values can arise from various sources, including measurement errors, data entry mistakes, or genuine rare occurrences. Identifying and understanding szélsértékek is crucial in statistical analysis as they can disproportionately influence the results of calculations like the mean, standard deviation, and correlation.
There are several methods for detecting szélsértékek. Visual inspection of data plots, such as box plots or
The decision of how to handle szélsértékek depends on their cause and the goals of the analysis.