Before a cycling competition, Emek and Luna analyzed data showing each rider's weekly training distance and race finishing time. They plotted the paired values on a scatterplot and observed a fairly strong negative relationship: riders who trained longer distances generally finished races in less time. One point lay noticeably away from the overall pattern, suggesting an unusual performance that deserved further investigation. Rather than letting that single result dominate their conclusions, they based their predictions on the overall trend. Their analysis helped the team prepare realistic race strategies and enter the competition with confidence.