In a positively skewed distribution, which relationship is generally expected?
Correct answer: C. Mode < median < mean
- A. Mean < median < mode
- B. Mean = median = mode
- C. Mode < median < mean
- D. Median < mean < mode
Explanation
A positively skewed distribution has a long tail toward larger values, which pulls the mean to the right. Therefore, the usual order is mode < median < mean.
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