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When the mean is outside the box in a box plot, it indicates that the average value of the dataset is not representative of the majority of the data, which is captured within the interquartile range (IQR) represented by the box. This often suggests the presence of outliers or a skewed distribution. If the mean is significantly higher than the upper quartile or lower than the lower quartile, it highlights potential asymmetry in the data. In such cases, relying solely on the mean can be misleading, and it may be more informative to consider the median and the overall distribution.

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