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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 11:35 AM
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In a grouping of numbers what is the correct term for the largest number? I.E. 5,7,7 and 9

What would you call "9"?
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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 11:56 AM
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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 11:57 AM
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Isn't it called the maximum number?

I guess you could also call it an outlier.

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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 12:02 PM
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Thanks guys, you rule!
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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 12:36 PM
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Originally posted by electricfire
I guess you could also call it an outlier.
Tim
Nope not enough variation. I ran Minitab I'm such a six sigma dork!
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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 01:21 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by paivag
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