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Glossary: Statistics Basics

Fences

Also written: 1.5 × IQR rule, upper fence, lower fence

The cutoffs Q1 − 1.5 × IQR and Q3 + 1.5 × IQR; values outside them are flagged as outliers. For Kettle & Crane's orders the upper fence is $66.75.

Where the book teaches it

Related terms

OutlierInterquartile range (IQR)z-score