In each of the following data sets, tell whether the outlier seems certain to be due to an error, or whether it could conceivably be correct. a) The length of a rod is measured five times. The readings in centimeters are 48.5, 47.2, 4.91, 49.5, 46.3. b) The prices of five cars on a dealer's lot are $25,000, $30,000, $42,000, $110,000, $31,000.

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In each of the following data sets, tell whether the outlier seems certain to be due to an error, or whether it could conceivably be correct.
a) The length of a rod is measured five times. The readings in centimeters are 48.5, 47.2, 4.91, 49.5, 46.3.
b) The prices of five cars on a dealer's lot are $25,000, $30,000, $42,000, $110,000, $31,000.

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